Qissa: The Tale of a Lonely Ghost
“The Tale of Lonely Ghost”
Synopsis
Set in post-colonial India, Qissa tells the story of Umber Singh, a Sikh who is forced to flee his village due to ethnic cleansing at the time of partition in 1947. Umber decides to fight fate and builds a new home for his family. When Umber marries his youngest child Kanwar to Neeli, a girl of lower caste, the family is faced with the truth of their identities; as individual ambitions and destinies collide in a struggle with eternity.
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QISSA by Anup Singh l HD Trailer with English Subtitles
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-08
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Release History & Theatrical Window
TIFF 2013
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anup Singh
- Screenplay & Story
- Anup Singh
- Original Score
- Béatrice Thiriet, Manish J. Tipu
- Original Title
- Qissa: The Tale of a Lonely Ghost
- Country of Origin
- Germany, France, India, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Punjabi
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- National Film Development Corporation of India
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anup Singh
Anup Singh, Madhuja Mukherjee
Béatrice Thiriet, Manish J. Tipu
Sebastian Edschmid
Bernd Euscher
Johannes Rexin, Bettina Brokemper
Department Leadership Roster
Johannes Rexin
Producer
Bettina Brokemper
Producer
Béatrice Thiriet
Original Music Composer
Manish J. Tipu
Original Music Composer
Madhuja Mukherjee
Writer
Bernd Euscher
Editor
Sebastian Edschmid
Director of Photography
Anup Singh
Director
Anup Singh
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Qissa: The Tale of a Lonely Ghost
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Qissa: The Tale of a Lonely Ghost about?
Set in post-colonial India, Qissa tells the story of Umber Singh, a Sikh who is forced to flee his village due to ethnic cleansing at the time of partition in 1947. Umber decides to fight fate and builds a new home for his family. When Umber marries his youngest child Kanwar to Neeli, a girl of lower caste, the family is faced with the truth of their identities; as individual ambitions and destinies collide in a struggle with eternity.
Who directed Qissa: The Tale of a Lonely Ghost?
Qissa: The Tale of a Lonely Ghost was directed by Anup Singh.
Who stars in Qissa: The Tale of a Lonely Ghost?
The principal cast of Qissa: The Tale of a Lonely Ghost includes Irrfan Khan, Tillotama Shome, Rasika Dugal, Tisca Chopra, Danish Akhtar.
When was Qissa: The Tale of a Lonely Ghost released and how long is it?
Qissa: The Tale of a Lonely Ghost was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Qissa: The Tale of a Lonely Ghost?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Qissa: The Tale of a Lonely Ghost was composed by Béatrice Thiriet, Manish J. Tipu.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Qissa: The Tale of a Lonely Ghost?
Qissa: The Tale of a Lonely Ghost holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).