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1. The Story of Film: An Odyssey (2011)
Not Rated | 62 min | Documentary, History
A comprehensive history of the medium and art of motion pictures.
Stars: Mark Cousins, Juan Diego Botto, Aleksandr Sokurov, Norman Lloyd
Votes: 4,834
2. Idiot (1991– )
223 min | Drama
An epileptic man (Myshkin) returns from medical treatment abroad and finds himself in love with Nastasia. There are twists and turns as the he gets engaged to another woman (Amba) only to ... See full summary »
Stars: Shah Rukh Khan, Mita Vashisht, Neeraj Vora, Ayub Khan-Din
Votes: 1,145
3. Duvidha (1973)
Not Rated | 82 min | Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Film is Based on Duvidha by Vijayadan Detha, it's about merchant's son, whose relationship with his young bride, Lachhi is thwarted by his work and a ghost who falls in love with her, resulting in the ghost soon impersonating the husband.
Director: Mani Kaul | Stars: Kana Ram, Raisa Padamsee, Hardan, Shambhudan
Votes: 878
4. Mixed Doubles (2006)
91 min | Comedy, Drama
To spice up his life, a husband asks his wife to swap him for another male, while he swaps her for the other male's wife.
Director: Rajat Kapoor | Stars: Konkona Sen Sharma, Ranvir Shorey, Koel Purie, Saurabh Shukla
Votes: 704
5. Uski Roti (1970)
Not Rated | 110 min | Drama
A woman waits for her truck driver husband, everyday, with his daily bread. Her concern for their dying relationship and her sister grows fast as she starts to doubt his loyalty.
Director: Mani Kaul | Stars: Gurdeep Singh, Garima, Savita Bajaj, Lakhanpal
Votes: 571
6. The Cloud Door (1994)
29 min | Short, Drama, Mystery
A very clever parrot lives in a Hindu palace, surrounded by many beautiful girls, but the parrot escapes, and is trapped far from the palace. One day, when its new owner is sleeping, the ... See full summary »
Director: Mani Kaul | Stars: Anu Agarwal, Murad Ali, Vasadeva Bhait, Shashi
Votes: 383
7.
The Story of Film: An Odyssey (2011)
Episode:
Birth of the Cinema
(2011)
TV-PG | 64 min | Documentary, History
The first two decades of cinema, 1895-1918; its invention in New Jersey and Lyon and its development from a gimmick to a language through the innovation of many technicians and artists.
Director: Mark Cousins | Stars: Mark Cousins, Jean-Michel Frodon, Agnes de Mille, Cari Beauchamp
Votes: 379
8. Alms for a Blind Horse (2011)
Unrated | 112 min | Drama
A day in the life of a family in a village in Punjab as they deal with social and labor trials and inequities, leading to a night of a lunar eclipse.
Director: Gurvinder Singh | Stars: Samuel John, Mal Singh, Serbjeet Kaur, Dharminder Kaur Maan
Votes: 319
9.
The Story of Film: An Odyssey (2011)
Episode:
European New Wave
(2011)
TV-PG | 62 min | Documentary, History
The Story of Film examines European cinema in the period of 1957-1964. It first looks at the works of influential directors Ingmar Bergman, Robert Bresson, Jacques Tati, and Federico ... See full summary »
Director: Mark Cousins | Stars: Mark Cousins, Lars von Trier, Stig Björkman, Paul Schrader
Votes: 222
10.
The Story of Film: An Odyssey (2011)
Episode:
New Directors, New Form
(2011)
Not Rated | 62 min | Documentary, History
The Story of Film examines world cinema in the period of 1965-1969 when New Wave Cinema swept the world and gave rise to a whole new generation of filmmakers. It first looks at the work of ... See full summary »
Director: Mark Cousins | Stars: Mark Cousins, Aleksandr Sokurov, Nagisa Ôshima, Mani Kaul
Votes: 192
11.
The Story of Film: An Odyssey (2011)
Episode:
The Arrival of Multiplexes and Asian Mainstream
(2011)
Not Rated | 62 min | Documentary, History
The Story of Film: An Odyssey looks at the development of mainstream film in the 1970s and examines how such films were innovative. It first looks at the mainstream films of Hong Kong ... See full summary »
Director: Mark Cousins | Stars: Mark Cousins, Stanley Kwan, Woo-Ping Yuen, Hark Tsui
Votes: 184
12. Ashad Ka Ek Din (1971)
Not Rated | 114 min | Biography, Drama
Aashad Ka Ek Din is an adaptation of the play that is based on Kalidasa's life in three acts. Kalidasa is renowned as one of the greatest writers, poets and dramatists in the history of Sanskrit language.
Director: Mani Kaul | Stars: Rekha Sabnis, Arun Khopkar, Om Shivpuri, Aruna Irani
Votes: 179
13. Nazar (1990)
Not Rated | 84 min | Drama
Based on F. Dostoevsky's "The Meek One", this is the saga of a Bombay-based antique dealer-cum-money lender, who at the age of 40, marries a woman who is 17, and brings her home to his ... See full summary »
Director: Mani Kaul | Stars: Shekhar Kapur, Shambhavi Kaul, Surekha Sikri, A.A. Baig
Votes: 142
14. Maya (1967–1968)
60 min | Adventure
Two teenagers travel around India on Maya, orphan Raji's elephant, looking for Terry's father who is assumed to have been killed by a man eating tiger.
Stars: Jay North, Sajid Khan, Iftekhar, I.S. Johar
Votes: 108
15. Siddeshwari (1990)
123 min | Documentary
An impressionistic biographical look at Siddheshwari Devi (19081977), the classical Indian singer whose voice was appreciated by the maharajas and public alike. She was from Varanasi, India... See full synopsis »
Director: Mani Kaul | Stars: Mita Vashisht, Muhar Biswas, Ranjana Srivastava, Shravani Mukherjee
Votes: 100
16. Before My Eyes (1989)
26 min | Documentary, Short
A documentary which captures scenic views and sounds in the valley of Kashmir.
Director: Mani Kaul
Votes: 99
17. Danish Girls Show Everything (1996)
93 min | Drama
Despite its suggestive title, this multi-part Danish omnibus film is not a work of exploitation. Instead, it presents 20 different short films (back-to-back) on the general theme of Danish ... See full summary »
Directors: David Blair, Susanna Edwards, Franz Ernst, Marc Hawker, Gusztáv Hámos, Mani Kaul, Dusan Makavejev, Steen Møller Rasmussen, Lars Norgard, Ane Mette Ruge, Jacob F. Schokking, Morten Skallerud, Monika Treut, Vibeke Vogel, Anne Wivel, Yuan Zhang, Jaime Humberto Hermosillo, Mika Kaurismäki | Stars: Judi Martin Clark, Lis Dam, Sofie Gråbøl, Astrid Henning-Jensen
Votes: 88
18. Ghashiram Kotwal (1976)
108 min | Biography, History
This was the first movie made by this group (see Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dastaan (1978), a collective effort in direction and cinematography. The story tells the tale of Nanasaheb Phadnavis, ... See full summary »
Directors: K. Hariharan, Mani Kaul, Saeed Akhtar Mirza, Kamal Swaroop | Stars: Mohan Agashe, Tom Alter, Rajani Chavan, Vandana Pandit
Votes: 87
19. Satah Se Uthata Aadmi (1980)
114 min | Drama
Director: Mani Kaul | Stars: Bharat Gopy, M.K. Raina, Vibhuti Jha, Satyen Kumar
Votes: 83
20. Sara Akash (1969)
100 min | Drama
A collegian becomes embittered after being forced to marry.
Director: Basu Chatterjee | Stars: Madhu Chakravarty, Rakesh Pandey, Dina Pathak, Tarla Mehta
Votes: 82
21. Dhrupad (1983)
72 min | Documentary
This documentary about the classical music of India covers a genre in which a text of poetry is sung.
Director: Mani Kaul | Stars: Fariduddin Dagar, Zia Mohiyuddin Dagar
Votes: 77
22. The Mind of Clay (1985)
92 min | Documentary, Drama
Director Mani Kaul poetically observes the ancient art of pottery and its deep cultural significance.
Director: Mani Kaul | Stars: Robin Das, Anita Kanwar, Ashok Sharma
Votes: 75
23. In Search of Guru Dutt (1989 TV Movie)
85 min | Documentary, Biography
Director: Nasreen Munni Kabir | Stars: Abrar Alvi, Dev Anand, Kaifi Azmi, Shyam Benegal
Votes: 46
25. Naukar Ki Kameez (1999)
104 min | Drama
The story is of a low level clerk who is forced to do errands at his officer's house before going to work at the office.
Director: Mani Kaul | Stars: Samir Ahmed, Vikrishnah Batt, Anu Joseph, Abrar Kasan
Votes: 36
26. Camera Noise (2002)
29 min | Comedy, Short
A dry, gently mocking look at the world of student filmmaking and personal documentaries in general, Camera Noise is the tragicomic story of film student Kyle Gilman who decides to record ... See full summary »
Director: Kyle Gilman | Stars: Jennie Tarr, Kyle Gilman, Greg Hudson, Brendon DeMay
Votes: 25
27. A Historical Sketch of Indian Women (1975)
20 min | Documentary, Short
Director: Mani Kaul
Votes: 17
35.
Maya (1967–1968)
Episode:
The Treasure Temple
(1968)
60 min | Adventure
A ruthless Australian and Indian pair of thieves attempt to plunder a remote temple of it's hidden riches by tunneling under it. They trick the boys and Maya into helping them.
Director: Herbert Coleman | Stars: Jay North, Sajid Khan, Michael Pate, Paidi Jairaj
Votes: 5
37.
Idiot (1991– )
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(1991)
Drama
Director: Mani Kaul | Stars: Vasudeo Bhatt, Babulal Bora, Pervin Dastur, Meenakshi Goswami
38.
Idiot (1991– )
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(1991)
Drama
Director: Mani Kaul | Stars: Vasudeo Bhatt, Babulal Bora, Pervin Dastur, Meenakshi Goswami
39.
Idiot (1991– )
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(1991)
Drama
Director: Mani Kaul | Stars: Vasudeo Bhatt, Babulal Bora, Pervin Dastur, Meenakshi Goswami
40.
Idiot (1991– )
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(1991)
Drama
Director: Mani Kaul | Stars: Vasudeo Bhatt, Babulal Bora, Pervin Dastur, Meenakshi Goswami