A story of a loving couple who get separated because of the evil designs of some envious persons..
M.K. Mudaliar
India
If you're into really old movies, like *really* old, then maybe, just maybe, Menaka (1935) is worth a look. It's certainly not for everyone, not even close. Modern audiences will likely find it slow, maybe even a bit silly, and probably bail out pretty quick. But for film historians, or folk who just love seeing how ci...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
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Robert N. Bradbury
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"If you're into really old movies, like *really* old, then maybe, just maybe, Menaka (1935) is worth a look. It's certainly not for everyone, not even close. Modern audiences will likely find it slow, maybe even a bit silly, and probably bail out pretty quick. But for film historians, or folk who just love seeing how cinema *was*, it offers a fascinating, if sometimes trying, window into early Indian talkies. You have to meet this film on its own terms, not yours. The pace, oh man, the pace. It’s..."
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