An amazing piece of cinema that describes the life of a prominent Urdhu writer, but has the disti...
Manto
In Bombay's seedy-shiny film world, Manto and his stories are widely read and accepted. But as sectarian violence engulfs the nation, Manto makes the difficult choice of leaving his beloved Bombay. In Lahore, he finds himself bereft of friends and unable to find takers for his writings.
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Manto
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
May 24, 2018
Runtime
1h 52m
Genres
Drama, History
User Score
74%
Original Title
मंटो
Production Companies
Viacom18 Studios, HP Studios, Nandita Das Initiatives, Filmstoc (IN), Magic If Films, Reverie Entertainment, En Compagnie des Lamas, CNC Aide aux cinémas du monde - Institut Français, Radiant Films International
Director
Nandita Das
Description
In Bombay's seedy-shiny film world, Manto and his stories are widely read and accepted. But as sectarian violence engulfs the nation, Manto makes the difficult choice of leaving his beloved Bombay. In Lahore, he finds himself bereft of friends and unable to find takers for his writings.