This film chronicles the life of Tukaram (17th century), one of Maharashtra's most popular saint poets, activating the 20th century resonances of his turning away from courtly Sanskrit towards vernacular rhythms of religious poetry which constituted the first major emancipatory movement against Brahmanical caste domination. The episodic plot pits Tukaram (Pagnis) against the Brahmin Salomalo (Bhagwat), who pretends to be the true author of Tukaram's songs while calling for his ostracization.
Okay, let’s be real. A movie from 1936, especially one about a 17th-century saint poet from Maharashtra, is not going to be for everyone. If you're looking for fast cuts, explosions, or even just crisp sound design, you’ll probably find Sant Tukaram a bit of a slog. But for those who appreciate cinema as a historical ...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
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"Okay, let’s be real. A movie from 1936, especially one about a 17th-century saint poet from Maharashtra, is not going to be for everyone. If you're looking for fast cuts, explosions, or even just crisp sound design, you’ll probably find Sant Tukaram a bit of a slog. But for those who appreciate cinema as a historical artifact, or are just curious about the roots of social change, this one is absolutely worth carving out some time for. It’s a film that asks you to settle in, to listen, and to th..."
Master Chhotu
Shivram Vashikar
India
1920 · IMDb 6.2
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