Vor dem Hintergrund des Bandenkriegs- und Mordfalls Badaun (2014) ist Anubhav Sinha's Artikel 15 ein spannendes Untersuchungsdrama, das auf wahren Ereignissen basiert.Vor dem Hintergrund des Bandenkriegs- und Mordfalls Badaun (2014) ist Anubhav Sinha's Artikel 15 ein spannendes Untersuchungsdrama, das auf wahren Ereignissen basiert.Vor dem Hintergrund des Bandenkriegs- und Mordfalls Badaun (2014) ist Anubhav Sinha's Artikel 15 ein spannendes Untersuchungsdrama, das auf wahren Ereignissen basiert.
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- Drehbuch
- Hauptbesetzung
- Auszeichnungen
- 22 Gewinne & 36 Nominierungen insgesamt
- CBI Officer Panikar
- (as Nasser)
- Satyendra Rai
- (as Aakash Dabhade)
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The film is heavy on atmospherics, with the top notch cinematography (Ewan Mulligan) and background score adding to the mood. The feel is grim, gritty and grey often bringing a chill to the bone with palpable tension in the air. The images - some provocative and uncomfortable stand out, like the one where a man goes deep into a drain to unclog it and emerges soaked in the filth or the top shot of a group of policemen conducting a search in a swamp with their torchlights. The dialogues leave an impact. And the director brings out subtle nuances through his characters and setting which add to the essence of the narrative. The film's storyline, interspersed with powerful and poignant moments leaves you with goose-bumps. The narrative definitely keeps you on the edge, but there are times when it feels a tad overstuffed as the layers, political intricacies and a multitude of characters seep in. And at times the pace dips.
But certainly, the performances by an ace set of actors is one of the high points of the film. Ayushmann Khurana has you hooked instantly, belting out a riveting performance as the sincere, determined police officer. It's an intense, gripping act as he gets under the skin of his character. Other noteworthy scene stealers include actors Manoj Pahwa, Kumud Mishra and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayub, in a short but impactful role as Nishad.
'Article 15' is not a light watch, but it is definitely relevant, compelling and a film that will spark conversation.
The film is beautifully-shot, superbly-acted and has a plot that is very very disturbing.
Fans of Marshland, Memories of Murder n True Detective S1 will definitely like this.
In rural North India, two underage girls r raped n hanged on a tree while a third one is missing. An honest cop investigates the heinous crime but comes face to face with the brutal realities of caste discrimination.
The investigation leads us thru the desolated fields, filthy swamps, tall weeds, thick tress and abandoned tannery n ultimately we come face to face with the ugly n harsh realities.
Schindler's List's pit scene wher the kids hide in the excreta pit, made me cry. And in this movie, the scene of the girls' bodies hanging on the tree made me very sad n disturbed.
The film is beautifully-shot, superbly-acted and has a plot that is disturbing but a reality still existing in 21st century.
Ayushman gave a restrained but terrific performance.
Director Anubhav Sinha (Mulk) shud be applauded for making Mulk n Article 15. He has dealt with relevant issues which is plaguing India which unfounately no other filmmakers in India is bothered about.
The cinematography by Ewan Mulligan enhances the viewing experience, with the rural landscapes feeling appropriately desolated as if the fields n trees r disturbed too.
There are some high overhead shots that add to the sense of vastness.
Zeeshan Ayyub gave a memorable performance, a scholar turned into a rebel.
His lines before the climax is heart wrenching.
He says in the film that men martyred at the border r outnumbered by those who die cleaning the sewers n no one mourns for them.
Very disturbing that India is the only place where manual scavenging still exists, where poor fellas clean human excreta by their bare hands.
This movie is a must for fans of Mississippi Burning n Devgan's Aakrosh which itself is an unofficial remake of Mississippi Burning.
Article 15 tells the story of IPS officer, Ayan Ranjan (played by Ayushmann Khurrana), who has been posted in a small village, Laal Gaon, Uttar Pradesh. The day he takes up duty, he is welcomed with the murder case of three girls which leads to the "real" issues of the caste system which is very much prevalent in the "real" India.
Last year Anubhav Sinha proved that he is more than just making candyfloss film,Tum Bin, or forgettable Cash with Mulk. This year, he goes one step ahead with Article 15 which is based on true life event of the 2014 Badaun gang rape case where two Dalit girls were gang raped continuously for two days, murdered and hung from a tree. There are no songs in this 2 hours 10 minutes film as Anubhav Sinha takes the audience right into the the truth which is harsh but was never elaborated. There are couple of questions raised by Ayushmann Khurrana to his peers relating to the different levels of caste and to his dismay, he gets the answer that there are different levels of caste and even sub-caste below. The scene is funny yet exposes the harsh truth existing in the few parts of rural India. Two scenes stands out - a lower caste worker coming out of a pit full of waste, his face smeared with sludge and goes back again to complete manual removal of untreated human excreta. The second scene is where a factory owner proudly admits to hitting the three girls who demanded a pay-hike of just Rs 3 and the reason he gives for beating these girls "Unko Aukat Unki Dikhane ke Liye"
Article 15 details out the struggles and challenges faced by the cops mentally and physically. The crime-drama boast off some strong technical support. I should start with an outstanding editing work. The background score is haunting and yet mesmerizing. The cinematography is brilliant, portraying a real-life crime with aplomb. Screenplay is fantastic, though it becomes little sluggish towards the second half.
Coming to the performances, it is Ayushmann Khurrana who will make you believe with enduring transformation from uninformed IPS officer into a angry man who stands for the righteous act. Ayushmann Khurrana lives and breathes the character of Ayan Ranjan and is complimented by Kumd Mishra, Manoj Pahwa, Sayani Gupta and the dependable Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub (who shines in a small role).
Article 15 is not easy watch but it will expose the harsh reality of what happened on that fateful night and it will definitely make you angry. Go for it ...MIND-BLOWING 4/5
Ayushmann Khurrana on His Most Pivotal Roles
Ayushmann Khurrana on His Most Pivotal Roles
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- WissenswertesNishad, the character played by Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub, is loosely based on social activist and BHIM army co-founder, Chandrashekhar Azad Ravan.
- PatzerTowards the end of the film, when the team is in search of the missing girl, they cross a swamp. When they come out on the other side, their clothes are clean and dry.
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Nishad: Sometimes, it feels like there is no hope, but you can't admit it because of all the people who get their strength from you.
Gaura: But you can tell me though.
Nishad: Sometimes i think about all the things i wanted to do. I wanted to bring you flowers, but such dreadful things were happening around us every day, that it felt like a sin to even smile at you. Life has been so difficult, that i never managed to find five minutes to sit quietly with you, with our feet dipped in the river. I have never looked at the moon for even five minutes. I don't even have five minutes of peace in my life.
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- Laufzeit2 Stunden 10 Minuten
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