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Director: Srijit Mukherjee (not to be confused with the more commercial Srijit).
Mukherjee’s approach is decidedly art‑house—he favors long takes, natural lighting, and a deliberately paced rhythm that mirrors the city’s ebb and flow. His decision to structure the narrative around a recurring numeric motif feels daring, and while at times it borders on the cryptic, it rewards attentive viewers with layered meaning.

Screenplay: The script, co‑written with poet‑journalist Ananya Dutta, weaves dialogue that feels authentic to Kolkata’s vernacular English‑Bengali mix (Bengali‑English “Bonglish”). The political undertones are never didactic; instead, they emerge organically through the characters’ lived experiences. The pacing occasionally suffers from the three‑strand structure—some subplots feel under‑developed—but the climactic convergence is satisfying.

Cinematographer: Amitava Roy (known for “Monsoon”).
Roy’s camera work is a standout—long, unbroken shots of Kolkata’s tram lines, bustling markets, and the river’s foggy horizon give the film a lyrical quality. The color palette shifts from muted earth tones during Arjun’s corporate scenes to saturated reds and golds in protest sequences, reflecting emotional stakes.

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