About This Film
“Mangsho” presents a harrowing experience through adding religious prosecution on top of the already saddening quarantine due to the Covid-19. The film captures a believable and engaging narrative through a strong script, which offers perspective from four different actors interacting over videocall. Working within the restricted format, the dialogue works well to really establish where each individual stands in their beliefs on various subjects. Furthermore, the narrative moves at a quick pace and ends on a well executed, deeply tragic note. Overall, the message that Ghosh wishes to convey is executed in this perturbing, yet exemplary, manner.
Synopsis
Rizwan, a migrant worker has walked back all the way to his hometown from Delhi due to the nationwide lockdown as the corona virus hit India. Out of job and belonging from the religious minority, he feels cornered. His wife Fatima works as a domestic help to bring food to the plate. Due to strict measures from the police, Rizwan hides his religious identity and takes shelter for the day at Sahadev’s place, an upcoming Islamophobic politician. But things soon take a dark turn.
