over 1 year ago

Amar Colony

a review by Indiefilm Collective

"A haunting debut...makes a profound comment on the human condition." - Namrata Joshi (Screen International )

"A strikingly original Indian debut. Opens the crevices in which we all hide the vices. A dirty gem! - Livan Garcia-Duquesne (D Movies)

"Amar Colony heralds the advent of a filmmaker endowed with the ability to see beyond the surface of things and illuminate what lies beneath. A meticulously crafted, hypnotic film that is firm in a deliberate rhythm... - Saibal Chatterjee (NDTV)

"A satire on mankind. A delicate, rich and unique portrait of an exotic community that in fact represents all of us. -Selection Jury, Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival

"Storytelling is daring, picturesque and inhabited by characters bursting with life energy. Taboo-breaking in many ways." -Marina D Richter (Asian Movie Pulse)

"Chauhan should be applauded for his boldness and courage in tackling a topic that is often quietly pushed aside in India." - Asian Culture Vulture

"The film breaks a new ground in Indian cinema for its sheer uncategorisability. A powerfully understated narrative delving into universal themes of human longing, sadness, desire, and death... " - UK Asian Film Festival