The Hungry
Synopsis
Based on Shakespeare's 'Titus Andronicus', 'The Hungry' follows Tulsi into this colourful den of corruption and false celebrations, where, with each passing hour, her murderous desires to get even are battled by her own humanity and compassion. But she isn't the only one at the wedding with an appetite for vengeance and as the festivities continue, Tulsi must decide how much more she is willing to lose in order to see her plan through to the very end.
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2017 - Dare Strand
Details
- Year
- 2017
- Type of project
- Features
- Running time
- 100 mins
- Director
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Bornila Chatterjee 1st Feature
- Producer
- Kurban Kassam, Tanaji Dasgupta
- Editor
- Jamie Kataky
- Screenwriter
- Kurban Kassam, Tanaji Dasgupta
- Director of Photography
- Nick Cooke
- Composer
- Benedict Taylor
- Principal cast
- Naseeruddin Shah, Tisca Chopra, Antonio Aakeel, Neeraj Kabi, Arjun Gupta, Sayani, Suraj Sharma, Antonio Aakeel, Karan Pandit, Savita Rani, Jayant Kripalani
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
India, UK coproduction
Cinestaan Film Company (IN, UK), Microwave International (IN)
Cinestaan Film Company
Deborah Sathe, Director of International OperationsSales Company
C International Sales
Marina FuentesWeWork
41 Corsham Street
London
N1 6DR
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