Let's discuss A Death in the Gunj 2016 film

In the film, Shutu embodies an alternative and non-conforming form of masculinity. He is sensitive, thoughtful, and introverted, which contrasts sharply with the traditional expectations of masculinity. The film explores the isolation and frustration he experiences due to his inability to fit into the stereotypical male role. His family members, especially the male cousins, often belittle him and impose traditional ideas of masculinity, which contribute to his feelings of emasculation.

I love how the film gathers steam as it progresses and explores so many themes in a nuanced manner.

Konkona Sen Sharma as a director is so, so good and Vikrant Massey is excellent. He should have won a National award for this film, not Akshay Kumar for Rustom.

Thoughts on this beautiful film?

Gut wrenching movie . One of the best portrayals of toxic masculinity.

True. I love how the film portrays the typical traits associated with toxic masculinity – aggression, competitiveness, and objectification of women. The others tease, mock, and bully Shutu, using his sensitivity and vulnerability as a source of ridicule.

I wanted to read know and learn more about Konkona Sen Sharma after this movie. Apparently a simple and much common woke topic which is fed to us occasionally as a by-product or in a very small portion of a movie, but to make an entire film ONLY on this ! To take that risk ! BOW down to Konkona ! She is as brilliant as her mom.

Loved Vikrant Massey in the movie.

I saw it on a plane. It was too dark for me

I’m more interested to discuss Konkona as a director. Has she directed more ? Do you think more of our actor/actress should try it ?

Yeah she has directed one of the stories in Lust Stories 2

I think she's brilliant

Direction and acting require different set of skills. To act, you need to be vulnerable in front of the camera. When you direct on the other hand, you need to have an all-pervasive vision and execute with clarity and precision.

Originally posted by: mintyblue

Direction and acting require different set of skills. To act, you need to be vulnerable in front of the camera. When you direct on the other hand, you need to have an all-pervasive vision and execute with clarity and precision.

you know Ajay directs movies like every year now 😂

Exactly!!!! very well said!!!!

You know I was in a Vikrant mood today since his latest film released so I watched a Death in the Gunj again and this is the kind of film I wanna see more of. I love movies with a good ensemble cast and this film has an excellent one. Konkona is so soo talented- she made this masterpiece in her directorial debut. Unbelievable.

Vikrant was superlative as Shutu. Dont have enough words to praise his performance here. Not one false note. Shutu was such a decent and sensitive soul ❤️

Originally posted by: FilmiDhun

You know I was in a Vikrant mood today since his latest film released so I watched a Death in the Gunj again and this is the kind of film I wanna see more of. I love movies with a good ensemble cast and this film has an excellent one. Konkona is so soo talented- she made this masterpiece in her directorial debut. Unbelievable.

Vikrant was superlative as Shutu. Dont have enough words to praise his performance here. Not one false note. Shutu was such a decent and sensitive soul ❤️

To me, it isn't "unbelievable" but more of an affirmation of something I experienced a lot throughout my movie watching journey when I started to get interest in writers, directors, cinematographers etc. Very often the debut feature film of a director (in addition with being the writer) resulted in an exceptionally good movie.

Looking at her heritage, Konkona had been absolutely right to try her hand in moviemaking starting with a short film before. I hope she continues, especially with her unconventional subjects and gets better distribution...