Genesis
Synopsis
A farmer and a weaver who have both been liberated from enslavement struggle to survive in an arid, desert landscape. To secure basic necessities, they cast their lot with a merchant, who is a man of suspicious intent but provides for them nonetheless. Things change dramatically, however, when their camp is visited by a woman.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mrinal Sen
- Screenplay & Story
- Mrinal Sen
- Original Score
- Ravi Shankar
- Original Title
- Genesis
- Country of Origin
- India, Belgium, France, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Scarabee Films, Mrinal Sen Productions, Les Films de la Drève, Cactus Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mrinal Sen
Mrinal Sen, Samaresh Basu
Ravi Shankar
Carlo Varini
Department Leadership Roster
Mrinal Sen
Director
Ravi Shankar
Original Music Composer
Carlo Varini
Director of Photography
Mrinal Sen
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Genesis
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Genesis about?
A farmer and a weaver who have both been liberated from enslavement struggle to survive in an arid, desert landscape. To secure basic necessities, they cast their lot with a merchant, who is a man of suspicious intent but provides for them nonetheless. Things change dramatically, however, when their camp is visited by a woman.
Who directed Genesis?
Genesis was directed by Mrinal Sen.
Who stars in Genesis?
The principal cast of Genesis includes Shabana Azmi, Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, M. K. Raina.
When was Genesis released and how long is it?
Genesis was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Genesis?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Genesis was composed by Ravi Shankar.