Tasher Desh
| Tasher Desh (The Land of Cards) | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Qaushiq Mukherjee, known as 'Q' |
| Produced by | NFDC (India) / Overdose Art Pvt Ltd / Dream Digital Inc / Anurag Kashyap Films / Entre Chien Et Loup |
| Written by | Q/ Surojit Sen |
| Screenplay by | Q/ Surojit Sen |
| Story by | Rabindranath Tagore |
| Based on |
Tasher Desh by Rabindranath Tagore |
| Starring |
Anubrata Joyraj Tillotama Shome Rii Tinu Verghese Immaduddin Shah / Soumyak Kanti |
| Music by | Neel Adhikari/ Miti Adhikari |
| Cinematography | Manuel Dacosse/ Q |
| Edited by | Nikon |
| Distributed by | NFDC (India) / Insomnia World sales |
Release dates | 23 August 2013, (India)[2] |
Running time | 114 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Bengali |
Tasher Desh (English: The Land of Cards) is a 2012 Bengali fantasy film directed by Q. The film has been described as a "trippy adaptation" of the Rabindrath Tagore play by Indian media.[3] It was amazingly praised for its vivid experimental cinematography and interesting style by international critics. It features Soumyak Kanti DeBiswas, Anubrata Basu, Tillotama Shome, Rii, Joyraj Bhattacharjee, Tinu Verghese, and Immaduddin Shah in the lead roles.[4] Tasher Desh made its international premiere on 11 November 2012 at the 7th Rome International Film Festival.[5][6] The film is having its release in India on 23 August 2013.[7]
Plot
The story of a prince who escapes his destiny, the prison of his mind. He lands on a fascist island and incites women to revolt. A psychedelic fantasy about destiny and humanity, social control and Utopian revolution.
Cast
- Tillotama Shome as Queen
- Imaad Shah as Ruiton
- Anubrata Basu as Friend
- Rituparna Sen as Horotoni / Widow
- Maya Tideman as Tekkani
- Soumyak Kanti De Biswas as Prince
- Joyraj Bhattacharjee as Storyteller / Tash King
- Tinu Verghese as Oracle
Sound Track
- Ami Phul Tulite Elem - Anusheh Anadil
- Amar Mon Bole Chai - Qaushiq Mukherjee
- Amra Nuton Jouboneri - Neel Adhikari
- Bnadh Bhenge Dao - Qaushiq Mukherjee, Tanaji, Neel, Damini, Kamalika
- Bolo Shokhi Bolo - Shahana Bajpayee
- Cholo Niyom Mote - Qaushiq Mukherjee, Tanaji, Neel, Damini, Kamalika
- Elem Notun Deshe - Qaushiq Mukherjee
- Ghorete Bhromor Elo - Anusheh Anadil
- Gopono Kothati - Susheela Raman, Qaushiq Mukherjee
- Hey Nobina - Qaushiq Mukherjee
- Ichhe Ichhe - Qaushiq Mukherjee, Neel, Damini, Kamalika
- Jaboi - Qaushiq Mukherjee
- Khara Bayu Boye Bege - Qaushiq Mukherjee, Neel, Damini, Kamalika
- Ogo Shanto - Qaushiq Mukherjee
- Tash Anthem - Qaushiq Mukherjee, Tanaji, Neel, Damini, Kamalika
- Tolon Namon - Qaushiq Mukherjee, Tanaji, Neel, Damini, Kamalika
- Tomar Payer Tolaye - Qaushiq Mukherjee
- Utol Hawa - Anusheh Anadil
References
- ↑ Sen, Zinia (14 November 2012). "Q plays the Roman card". Times of India. Retrieved 2 December 2012.
- ↑
- ↑ "Tasher Desh trailer creates a buzz". Times of India. 20 November 2012. Retrieved 2 December 2012.
- ↑ "Dasher Desh". Times of India. 20 November 2012. Retrieved 2 December 2012.
- ↑ "'Tasher Desh' to have world premier at Rome film fest". Times of India. 6 November 2012. Retrieved 2 December 2012.
- ↑ "Bollywood turns our collective brains into chicken-feed: Director Q". Zee News. 25 November 2012. Retrieved 2 December 2012.
- ↑ http://tollywoodhamaka.com/news/qs-tasher-desh-aims-an-august-release.html
External links
- Tasher Desh at the Internet Movie Database
- http://www.filmscoop.it/cgi-bin/recensioni/ilregnodellecarte.asp