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Adoor Gopalakrishnan (born 3 July 1941) is an Indian film director, script writer, and producer and is regarded as one of the most notable and renowned filmmakers in India. With the release of his first feature film Swayamvaram (1972), Gopalakrishnan pioneered the new wave in Malayalam cinema during the 1970s. [2]
- Anantaram (Monologue, 1987) I wrote in my description of Mathilukal about how it strays away from the source material by not employing a first-person narrative, rather conducting a character study (in third-person) of the protagonist in its place, perhaps to understand Basheer’s plight better and communicate the same effectively to the audience watching.
- Elippathayam (The Rat Trap, 1982) The wall clock in the house that this film is set in is non-functional, pointing to twenty-eight minutes past six and staying there like it has been for a good long while now, and this is perhaps one of the many metaphors Adoor carefully implements in what I think is his most complex piece, Elippathayam, or The Rat Trap.
- Swayavaram (One’s Own Choice, 1972) Swayamvaram is Adoor’s debut film, and upon release, it brought forth an incredible plethora of innovations to the Malayalam Film Industry.
- Mathilukal (Walls, 1990) I used to wonder why the pivotal love story of Mathilukal started so late in the film, and only lasted on screen for so long.
- Swayamvaram (One’s own choice, 1972) Adoor Gopalakrishnan’s debut feature film narrates the tale of a couple, Vishwam (Madhu) and Sita (Sharada), who have married against the liking of their families and have eloped to the city in search of love and a new life.
- Kodiyettam (The Ascent, 1977) The second feature film of Adoor Gopalakrishnan narrates the story of growth and development of the principal character of the film Shankarankutty (Gopi), who at the beginning of the film is a free soul whose childhood had got extended a bit longer.
- Elippathyam (The Rat-Trap, 1981) This is the first film of Adoor Gopalakrishnan to be shot in colour. The film can be arguably christened as one of the best films from the oeuvre of the director’s filmography.
- Mukhamukham (Face to Face, 1984) The narrative of the film begins in the early part of the 1950s, when we watch Sreedharan (P. Gangadharan), a trade union activist who believes in communism, participating in a strike against the owner of a tile factory.
Adoor Gopalakrishnan is India's most acclaimed contemporary filmmaker and a pioneer of the New Cinema in Kerala. He has directed eight feature films, including Mathilukal, Vidheyan, and Kathapurushan, that explore the history, culture, and psychology of his native state.
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Jul 1, 2022 · Swayamvaram (English: One's Own Choice) is a 1972 Indian Malayalam-language drama film co-written and directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan, starring Madhu and Sharada in the lead roles. Notable...
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The very first moments an Adoor film lit up the screen, in the initial shot-sequences of Swayamvaram (1972), one saw the dramatic conventions of mainstream cinema being cast aside. more
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Nov 9, 2023 · From Adoor Gopalakrishnan's studio films to Adoor Gopalakrishnan's independent films, this Adoor Gopalakrishnan filmography keeps tabs on all Adoor Gopalakrishnan movies, and lets the cream of the crop rise to the top. List includes Mathilukal, Shadow Kill and more.
