Beline

While watching the film, I experienced an intellectual engagement similar to solving a challenging math problem. Instead of solely focusing on the director's intentions, we can gain a deeper understanding by examining the symbols, motifs, and metaphors presented and analysing them through our life experiences and imagination. This approach allows our subconscious to connect with the movie, creating a more meaningful cinematic experience.

The film explores themes such as loneliness amid others, the physical limitations of ageing, curiosity about others' private lives, and how an obsession with the virtual world can alienate individuals from reality. It creatively illustrates how fictional worlds can act as an escape from real life. The director's innovative use of visual language to address these themes is commendable.

Paran Bandopadhyay, a prominent figure in Bengali acting, beautifully portrays the lonely older man in this film. The supporting cast also provides strong performances.

Since the director also wrote the screenplay, his overall control over the film is evident. I highly recommend this movie.

Started watching Beline thinking it was one thing, ended up completely surprised! The story takes some really unexpected and wild turns and it kept e guessing the whole time. Also the visuals are just amazing- seriously stunning shots that set the mood perfectly. This movie is not your usual psychological thriller types. It is a bit slow at times because the story needs that plausible effect to prepare audience for what's coming next. The ending is a revelation that makes everything come together. The background score is complementing the mood of the script. Some of the scenes are so gripping that I was moved beyond words. I recommend watching this movie 🎬

Beline isn't a movie you watch, it's a movie you experience. It's a symphony of sight and sound, weaving together a tapestry of reality and illusion that challenges your perception. The narrative unfolds like a dream, blurring the lines between past, present, and future. This isn't a film for those seeking clear-cut answers; it's an invitation to introspection, urging you to question your own understanding of the world.

Beline is not without flaws. The pacing can be deliberate at times, demanding patience from the viewer. However, the payoff is a truly unique cinematic experience that lingers long after the credits roll. It's a film that rewards repeat viewings, as new layers of meaning reveal themselves with each encounter.

If you're seeking a thought-provoking film that will stay with you long after the credits roll, Beline is a must-watch. Just be prepared to have your perceptions challenged.

Beline started with interesting visuals and incidents, but I was confused where the story is going. By the end of the first half the story and making has created enough impact to make me curious. The second half disturbed me with the story and brilliant acting by main three actors. The film was so engaging that we couldn't understand if it was the screenplay or the edit that made this happen. The last 10 minutes were mind blowing. It blew everyone in the theatres. The twist in the story was unimaginably good. It answered all the questions or doubts we had during the film. The music played a big role to make this film so engaging. Looking forward to more good films by this team and producer.

A compact storyline with an intelligent making, visually pleasing film.

Treatment, cinematography, edit and background music especially make the film strongest in cinematic aspects.

This Independent relatively "small film" transcends the realm of a typical psychological thriller, immersing YOU , the viewer into a hall of mirrors .

At a time when Bengali Cinema has been going downhill for years , this is the kind of film that might just bring in a different conversation, a different perception and a HOPE.

Hope for maybe better time at the movies, perhaps.

If there's one Bengali film you watch in 2024, let it be Beline .