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| director = [[Satyajit Ray]] | | director = [[Satyajit Ray]] | ||
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| writer = [[Henrik Ibsen]] (play)<br/>[[Satyajit Ray]] | | writer = [[Henrik Ibsen]] (play)<br/>[[Satyajit Ray]] | ||
| music = [[Satyajit Ray]] | | music = [[Satyajit Ray]] | ||
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'''''Ganashatru''''' ({{ | '''''Ganashatru''''' ({{langx|bn|গণশত্রু}} ''Gônoshotru'' '''Enemy of the People'''/ '''Public Enemy''') is a 1990 Indian film directed by [[Satyajit Ray]]. It is an adaptation of [[Henrik Ibsen]]'s 1882 play ''[[An Enemy of the People]]'', and was released under that title in the UK. The cast includes Ray's favourite actor [[Soumitra Chatterjee]], and veteran actors such as [[Dhritiman Chatterjee]], [[Subhendu Chatterjee|Shubhendu Chatterjee]], [[Manoj Mitra]] and [[Ruma Guhathakurta]]. Ray adapts the play to an Indian setting: a flourishing township in which a temple attracts devotees as well as tourists. When a health problem is discovered, Dr Ashok Gupta, played by Soumitra Chatterjee, finds his popularity flagging. The film was screened out of competition at the [[1989 Cannes Film Festival]].<ref name="festival-cannes.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.festival-cannes.com/en/archives/ficheFilm/id/240/year/1989.html |title=Festival de Cannes: Ganashatru |access-date=2009-08-03 |work=festival-cannes.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121003194429/http://www.festival-cannes.com/en/archives/ficheFilm/id/240/year/1989.html |archive-date=3 October 2012 |df=dmy }}</ref> | ||
The film was screened out of competition at the [[1989 Cannes Film Festival]].<ref name="festival-cannes.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.festival-cannes.com/en/archives/ficheFilm/id/240/year/1989.html |title=Festival de Cannes: Ganashatru |access-date=2009-08-03 |work=festival-cannes.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121003194429/http://www.festival-cannes.com/en/archives/ficheFilm/id/240/year/1989.html |archive-date=3 October 2012 |df=dmy }}</ref> | |||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
Ashok Gupta, played by [[Soumitra Chatterjee]], an honest doctor, diagnoses the alarming spread of [[jaundice]] among his patients. To identify the cause, he analyses the water of a populated part of his town, Chandipur. According to the report, the holy water (''charanamrita'') of the Tripureshwar temple, a famous temple and tourist attraction of the town, is found to be contaminated due to damage to the underground piping system. | |||
The temple was the source of income for all of the corrupt politicians. Among these politicians is Dr. Gupta's younger brother, Nishith Gupta, portrayed by [[Dhritiman Chatterjee]], who is also the chairman of the municipality. He and other beneficiaries of the temple | The temple was the source of income for all of the corrupt politicians. Among these politicians is Dr. Gupta's younger brother, Nishith Gupta, portrayed by [[Dhritiman Chatterjee]], who is also the chairman of the municipality. He and other beneficiaries of the temple decide to prevent the doctor from alerting the people. | ||
As a responsible member of society, the doctor tries to broadcast the fact of contamination to the people, proposing temporary closure of the temple for water purification. However the Chairman is absolutely against this idea as it tampers with their profits. They are not ready to accept scientific evidence and instead says ''charanamrita'' can never be contaminated because it is holy. | As a responsible member of the society, the doctor tries to broadcast the fact of contamination to the people, proposing temporary closure of the temple for water purification. However, the Chairman is absolutely against this idea as it tampers with their profits. They are not ready to accept scientific evidence and instead says ''charanamrita'' can never be contaminated because it is holy. | ||
He also tries to publish an essay in a local daily newspaper (''Janabarta'') on the topic. But the corrupt officials suppress his voice | He also tries to publish an essay in a local daily newspaper (''Janabarta'') on the topic. But the corrupt officials suppress his voice. The newspaper rejects his essay, fearing political pressure and public rage. | ||
As the story progresses, Dr. Gupta even tries to convey his message in a public meeting. Unfortunately, it is infiltrated and | As the story progresses, Dr. Gupta even tries to convey his message in a public meeting. Unfortunately, it is infiltrated and disrupted by his brother and his associates. The Chairman is able to manipulate the community against the doctor's attempts to save it. He faces a widespread angry response and goes from being a leader of the society to an enemy of the people. | ||
Dr. Gupta loses his job in the local hospital and his daughter is terminated from her post of a teacher. The landlord asks them to move out. | Dr. Gupta loses his job in the local hospital and his daughter is terminated from her post of a teacher. The landlord asks them to move out. | ||
However, at the end of the movie Dr. Gupta gets justice. The young educated population of the town sides with him while his son-in-law's theatre troupe campaigns for him. The assistant editor of ''Janabarta'' quits his job to side with him and | However, at the end of the movie Dr. Gupta gets justice. The young educated population of the town sides with him while his son-in-law's theatre troupe campaigns for him. The assistant editor of ''Janabarta'' quits his job to side with him and sends his writings and interview to top newspapers in [[Kolkata]]. The film ends with Gupta family deciding to stay in Chandipur, amidst a shout of "Long Live Dr. Ashok Gupta!" around him. | ||
The film ends | |||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
* [[Soumitra Chatterjee]] as | * [[Soumitra Chatterjee]] as Ashok Gupta | ||
* [[Ruma Guha Thakurta]] | * [[Ruma Guha Thakurta]] as Maya Gupta | ||
* [[Mamata Shankar]] | * [[Mamata Shankar]] as Indrani Gupta | ||
* [[Dhritiman Chatterjee]] as Nishith Gupta | * [[Dhritiman Chatterjee]] as Nishith Gupta | ||
* [[Bhishma Guhathakurta]] | * [[Bhishma Guhathakurta]] as Ranen Halder | ||
* [[Deepankar De]] | * [[Deepankar De]] as Haridas Bagchi | ||
* [[Subhendu Chatterjee]] | * [[Subhendu Chatterjee]] as Biresh Guha | ||
* Manoj Mitra | * [[Manoj Mitra]] as Adhir Mukherjee | ||
==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
[[37th National Film Awards]] | [[37th National Film Awards]] | ||
* [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Bengali]] - Ganashatru | * [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Bengali]] - Ganashatru | ||
==Other credits== | ==Other credits== | ||
* Art direction: Ashoke Bose | * Art direction: Ashoke Bose | ||
* Sound designer: Sujit Sarkar | * Sound designer: Sujit Sarkar | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070625082529/http://www.satyajitray.org/films/ganasha.htm Satyajit Ray on the film] | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20070625082529/http://www.satyajitray.org/films/ganasha.htm Satyajit Ray on the film] | ||
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20051105032520/http://satyajitray.ucsc.edu/films/ganashatru.html UCSC page] | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20051105032520/http://satyajitray.ucsc.edu/films/ganashatru.html UCSC page] | ||
* {{IMDb title|0097409|Ganashatru (Enemy of the People),গণশত্রু}} | * {{IMDb title|0097409|Ganashatru (Enemy of the People),গণশত্রু}} | ||
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{{National Film Award Best Feature Film Bengali}} | {{National Film Award Best Feature Film Bengali}} | ||
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[[Category:1990 films]] | [[Category:1990 films]] | ||
[[Category:Films directed by Satyajit Ray]] | [[Category:Films directed by Satyajit Ray]] | ||
[[Category:Bengali-language films]] | [[Category:Bengali-language Indian films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian films based on plays]] | [[Category:Indian films based on plays]] | ||
[[Category:Films based on works by Henrik Ibsen]] | [[Category:Films based on works by Henrik Ibsen]] | ||
[[Category:Films with screenplays by Satyajit Ray]] | [[Category:Films with screenplays by Satyajit Ray]] | ||
[[Category:Best Bengali Feature Film National Film Award winners]] | [[Category:Best Bengali Feature Film National Film Award winners]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:1990 Bengali-language films]] | ||
[[Category:National Film Development Corporation of India films]] | [[Category:National Film Development Corporation of India films]] | ||
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| Directed by | Satyajit Ray |
| Written by | Henrik Ibsen (play) Satyajit Ray |
| Starring | Soumitra Chatterjee Ruma Guha Thakurta Mamata Shankar Dhritiman Chatterjee Bhishma Guhathakurta Deepankar De Subhendu Chatterjee Manoj Mitra |
| Music by | Satyajit Ray |
| Cinematography | Barun Raha |
| Edited by | Dulal Dutta |
Production company | |
Release date |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Bengali |
Ganashatru (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist. Gônoshotru Enemy of the People/ Public Enemy) is a 1990 Indian film directed by Satyajit Ray. It is an adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's 1882 play An Enemy of the People, and was released under that title in the UK. The cast includes Ray's favourite actor Soumitra Chatterjee, and veteran actors such as Dhritiman Chatterjee, Shubhendu Chatterjee, Manoj Mitra and Ruma Guhathakurta. Ray adapts the play to an Indian setting: a flourishing township in which a temple attracts devotees as well as tourists. When a health problem is discovered, Dr Ashok Gupta, played by Soumitra Chatterjee, finds his popularity flagging. The film was screened out of competition at the 1989 Cannes Film Festival.[1]
Plot[edit | edit source]
Ashok Gupta, played by Soumitra Chatterjee, an honest doctor, diagnoses the alarming spread of jaundice among his patients. To identify the cause, he analyses the water of a populated part of his town, Chandipur. According to the report, the holy water (charanamrita) of the Tripureshwar temple, a famous temple and tourist attraction of the town, is found to be contaminated due to damage to the underground piping system.
The temple was the source of income for all of the corrupt politicians. Among these politicians is Dr. Gupta's younger brother, Nishith Gupta, portrayed by Dhritiman Chatterjee, who is also the chairman of the municipality. He and other beneficiaries of the temple decide to prevent the doctor from alerting the people.
As a responsible member of the society, the doctor tries to broadcast the fact of contamination to the people, proposing temporary closure of the temple for water purification. However, the Chairman is absolutely against this idea as it tampers with their profits. They are not ready to accept scientific evidence and instead says charanamrita can never be contaminated because it is holy.
He also tries to publish an essay in a local daily newspaper (Janabarta) on the topic. But the corrupt officials suppress his voice. The newspaper rejects his essay, fearing political pressure and public rage.
As the story progresses, Dr. Gupta even tries to convey his message in a public meeting. Unfortunately, it is infiltrated and disrupted by his brother and his associates. The Chairman is able to manipulate the community against the doctor's attempts to save it. He faces a widespread angry response and goes from being a leader of the society to an enemy of the people. Dr. Gupta loses his job in the local hospital and his daughter is terminated from her post of a teacher. The landlord asks them to move out.
However, at the end of the movie Dr. Gupta gets justice. The young educated population of the town sides with him while his son-in-law's theatre troupe campaigns for him. The assistant editor of Janabarta quits his job to side with him and sends his writings and interview to top newspapers in Kolkata. The film ends with Gupta family deciding to stay in Chandipur, amidst a shout of "Long Live Dr. Ashok Gupta!" around him.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Soumitra Chatterjee as Ashok Gupta
- Ruma Guha Thakurta as Maya Gupta
- Mamata Shankar as Indrani Gupta
- Dhritiman Chatterjee as Nishith Gupta
- Bhishma Guhathakurta as Ranen Halder
- Deepankar De as Haridas Bagchi
- Subhendu Chatterjee as Biresh Guha
- Manoj Mitra as Adhir Mukherjee
Awards[edit | edit source]
- National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Bengali - Ganashatru
Other credits[edit | edit source]
- Art direction: Ashoke Bose
- Sound designer: Sujit Sarkar
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Festival de Cannes: Ganashatru". festival-cannes.com. Archived from the original on 3 October 2012. Retrieved 2009-08-03.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Satyajit Ray on the film
- UCSC page
- Ganashatru (Enemy of the People),গণশত্রু on IMDb
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