Gandhi: The Movie
The craft of filmmaking is not usually about delivering a beautiful
piece of art; not only about entertaining the audience but also about
connecting them with the soul of the film. The essence lies in the
makers ability to maintain the authenticity of the subject even as he
mystifies the story.
Richard attenborough''s "Gandhi" is an ideal example of such an artistic
excellence. It was written by John Briley . The movie sketches the life
of the Mahatma from his days at South Africa where he first laid the
foundations of '' Satyagraha'' to his unmatched contribution in the
freedom struggle of his motherland. The film highlights his various
encounters with the British Rulers and efficiently puts forth his non -
surfacial but strong will power.Mahatma Gandhi''s virtues such as
tolerance and honesty are brought to light by emphasizing subtle
incidents ; which took place in his life.
Another remarkable aspect of the movie is the accuracy of the time
period. Richard Attenborough chases the time from Gandhi’s younger days
to his older days by showing gradual changes in the surroundings and in
the gadgets such as cameras. The film is actually a glance through the
window of present into the past where the onlooker is introduced to the
divine qualities of a ordinary looking extraordinary man. This well
tailored masterpiece easily teaches the audience the significance of
self reliance and resilience through the voice of the Mahatma.
The movie, reflects the thought, that even one man make a huge
difference if he shows perseverance and inculcates humility.
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