The Disciple

"If you want to walk this path, learn to be lonely and hungry."

2020 2h 8m MR

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6.8

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★6.8TMDB · 59

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Synopsis

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Self-doubt, sacrifice and struggle converge into an existential crisis for a devoted classical vocalist as the mastery he strives for remains elusive.

“If you want to walk this path, learn to be lonely and hungry.”

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Cast

Aditya Modak
Sharad Nerulkar
Arun Dravid
Pandit Vinayak Pradhan
Sumitra Bhave
Vidushi Sindhubai Jadhav (Maai)
Deepika Bhida Bhagwat
Sneha
Kiran Yadnyopavit
Father
Abhishek Kale
Neela Khedkar
Grandmother
Makarand Mukund
Kishore

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Chaitanya Tamhane
Writers: Chaitanya Tamhane
Languages: Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi
Countries: India, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 6 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 5 languages: Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: India, United States of America.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Chaitanya Tamhane, shot by Michał Sobociński. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Chaitanya Tamhane shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Aditya Modak and Arun Dravid and Sumitra Bhave carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "If you want to walk this path, learn to be lonely and hungry.".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Chaitanya Tamhane directs. Michał Sobociński behind the camera. Chaitanya Tamhane cuts. Produced in India, United States of America. Dialogue in Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 6 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 5 languages: Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi.
3International production across 2 countries: India, United States of America.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Chaitanya Tamhane, shot by Michał Sobociński. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor Chaitanya Tamhane shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Aditya Modak and Arun Dravid and Sumitra Bhave carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "If you want to walk this path, learn to be lonely and hungry.".
9IMDB entry: tt11423784 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Only 59 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Michał Sobociński
Editing: Chaitanya Tamhane
Production design: Pooja Talreja
Runtime: 128 min · 2h 8m
Status: Released
Original language: MR
Certification (US): NR
IMDB: The Disciple (2020)

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badelf2023-01-14
★ 6/10
"Everything she said in those interviews must be full of self-righteous bullshit." It can take half a lifetime to find your own path in this world. Embrace that.

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