Directing
Girish Kasaravalli
Born December 3, 1950 · India (age 75)
Girish Kasaravalli is an Indian film director, in the Kannada cinema, and one of the pioneers of the Parallel Cinema. Known internationally for his works, Kasaravalli has garnered fourteen National Film Awards, including four Best Feature Films; Ghatashraddha (1977), Tabarana Kathe (1986), Thaayi Saheba (1997) and Dweepa (2002). In 2011, he was awarded Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award…
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Kraurya · 1995Kraurya
1995
MovieDrama
The story of Rangajji, a widow who loves to tell stories of fantasy to the children of her village. Rangajji's hardships start when her only son dies young mysteriously. Rangajji goes to live with a distant relative of hers, only to receive a cold welcome. Life goes on endlessly for Rangajji. She longs to tell stories to children, but her freedom is severely restricted
Naayi Neralu · 2006Naayi Neralu
★ 5.02006
MovieDrama
A widow meets a young man who claims to be her husband, reincarnated.
Gulabi Talkies · 2008Gulabi Talkies
★ 4.02008
MovieDrama
Gulabi is a discarded fifty something woman, an outcast living on an island with the fisher folk. Her obsession for films is fulled with the introduction of a television in her life and her village hut becomes a hub. Gulabi Talkies is a 2008 Kannada film by acclaimed Indian director Girish Kasaravalli. It is based on a short story by the same name by Kannada writer Vaidehi.[1] The film premiered at the Osian's Cinefan Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema in New Delhi on 14 July 2008, where it won the Best Film and Best Actress awards in the Indian Competition section. Umashree won the National Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film.
Tabarana Kathe · 1986Tabarana Kathe
★ 7.51986
MovieDrama
Tabara Shetty serves the government till his retirement. But problems emerge after his retirement. Matters worsen when his wife and only companion falls sick.
The Island · 2002The Island
★ 6.92002
MovieDrama
Nagi is the pillar of her small family that includes her husband and her rigid father-in-law. Faced with the possibility of losing her home due to the construction of a dam, Nagi proves her strength.
The Ritual · 1977The Ritual
★ 6.81977
MovieDrama
A young brahmin boy studying in a village away from home and a young widow isolated by her condition form a bond.
Akramana · 1979Akramana
1979
MovieDrama
Mane · 1989Mane
★ 9.01989
MovieDramaMystery
The couple moves into a poorly built, noisy house in a compound housing a motor-mechanic's shop, causing no sleep.
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