Partition
Synopsis
The tumultuous events surrounding the sub-continent's partition in 1947 into India and Pakistan are re-imagined in Ken McMullen's complex and visually striking film. A lunatic asylum in the city of Lahore becomes a mirror image of events in the outside political world, with the same actors playing both inmates and rulers. Adapted by Tariq Ali and McMullen from famous Urdu writer Saadat Hasan Manto's short story 'Toba Tek Singh', Partition speaks for the countless millions that the usual British Raj films sweep out of sight. Released to mark the 60th anniversary of the partition of the Indian sub-continent, this is the film's first-ever release on DVD.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken McMullen
- Screenplay & Story
- Ken McMullen, Tariq Ali
- Original Score
- Barrie Guard
- Original Title
- Partition
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Bandung Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken McMullen
Ken McMullen, Tariq Ali
Barrie Guard
Nancy Schiesari
Lynn Horsford, Tariq Ali, Darcus Howe
Department Leadership Roster
Ken McMullen
Director
Ken McMullen
Writer
Tariq Ali
Writer
Lynn Horsford
Producer
Barrie Guard
Original Music Composer
Paul Cheetham
Production Design
Nancy Schiesari
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Partition.
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What is Partition about?
The tumultuous events surrounding the sub-continent's partition in 1947 into India and Pakistan are re-imagined in Ken McMullen's complex and visually striking film. A lunatic asylum in the city of Lahore becomes a mirror image of events in the outside political world, with the same actors playing both inmates and rulers. Adapted by Tariq Ali and McMullen from famous Urdu writer Saadat Hasan Manto's short story 'Toba Tek Singh', Partition speaks for the countless millions that the usual British Raj films sweep out of sight. Released to mark the 60th anniversary of the partition of the Indian sub-continent, this is the film's first-ever release on DVD.
Who directed Partition?
Partition was directed by Ken McMullen.
Who stars in Partition?
The principal cast of Partition includes Roshan Seth, Zia Mohyeddin, Zohra Sehgal, Saeed Jaffrey, John Shrapnel.
When was Partition released and how long is it?
Partition was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Partition?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Partition was composed by Barrie Guard.