Child God
देवशिशु
Synopsis
An illiterate man and his wife live life on the road after their village was destroyed by a flood. When the man's wife gives birth to a deformed baby, proclaimed to be a 'child of the devil' by the local pundit (Hindu priest), he forces them to abandon the infant and exiles them from the community. The couple's journey then takes them on a series of bizarre and heart-breaking revelations.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Utpalendu Chakrabarty
- Screenplay & Story
- Utpalendu Chakrabarty
- Original Title
- देवशिशु
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- National Film Development Corporation of India
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Utpalendu Chakrabarty
Utpalendu Chakrabarty
Soumendu Roy
Bulu Ghosh
Department Leadership Roster
Bulu Ghosh
Editor
Utpalendu Chakrabarty
Director
Soumendu Roy
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Child God
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What is Child God about?
An illiterate man and his wife live life on the road after their village was destroyed by a flood. When the man's wife gives birth to a deformed baby, proclaimed to be a 'child of the devil' by the local pundit (Hindu priest), he forces them to abandon the infant and exiles them from the community. The couple's journey then takes them on a series of bizarre and heart-breaking revelations.
Who directed Child God?
Child God was directed by Utpalendu Chakrabarty.
Who stars in Child God?
The principal cast of Child God includes Smita Patil, Om Puri, Noni Ganguly, Sunil Mukherjee, Pranab Kumar Sanyal.
When was Child God released and how long is it?
Child God was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Child God?
Child God holds official age classifications: IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).