Devastated
Vidhvastha
Synopsis
In confrontational conversations with his wife and his lover, a middle-aged Indian policeman opens up about his work as a 'sacrificial assistant', a state-designated agent tasked with extra-judicial killings of Muslim men. Elsewhere in the city, Lord Krishna and the prince Arjuna enact a dialogue from the Bhagavad Gita. Paralysed into inaction during battle by human considerations, Arjuna seeks the counsel of Krishna, who instructs him on the moral duty of a warrior.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-12-27
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Release History & Theatrical Window
International Film Festival Rotterdam
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ashish Avikunthak
- Screenplay & Story
- Ashish Avikunthak
- Original Title
- Vidhvastha
- Country of Origin
- Germany, India
- Spoken Languages
- Bengali, English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Ashish Avikunthak Production, Ashish Avikunthak Productions
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Ashish Avikunthak
Ashish Avikunthak
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Ashish Avikunthak
Director
Ashish Avikunthak
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What is Devastated about?
In confrontational conversations with his wife and his lover, a middle-aged Indian policeman opens up about his work as a 'sacrificial assistant', a state-designated agent tasked with extra-judicial killings of Muslim men. Elsewhere in the city, Lord Krishna and the prince Arjuna enact a dialogue from the Bhagavad Gita. Paralysed into inaction during battle by human considerations, Arjuna seeks the counsel of Krishna, who instructs him on the moral duty of a warrior.
Who directed Devastated?
Devastated was directed by Ashish Avikunthak.
Who stars in Devastated?
The principal cast of Devastated includes Mainak Dasgupta, Sagnik Mukherjee, Prasenjit Bardhan, Debleena Sen, Sanghamitra Deb.
When was Devastated released and how long is it?
Devastated was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.