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Earthen Love

Earthen Love (2013)

Sep 16, 2013 2h 18m Drama Family

Khirmohon is an old man and a potter by profession. All his life, he has struggled to keep his head above water and now is the owner of his own pottery house and a banyan tree. His two sons Satten and Nikhil stay in the city and prefer urban life. They have no interest in their father's business and want to sell up his life's work for financial gain. The silver lining in Khirmohon's life is his granddaughter Poddo, who is an eye catching dusky beauty. They stay in their village house with another person named Boishakh, who was adopted by Khirmohon when he was just a mere child. Boishakh is a passionate character, who is loyal to Khirmohon and is more interested in keeping the pottery business afloat then Khirmohon's own sons. There is a spark between Poddo and Boishakh, but it is not expressed. The story moves forward with Boishakh trying to protect the business from going into ruins by unwanted invaders and village politics.

Directed by Gazi Rakayet

Cast

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Lutfur Rahman George
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Lutfur Rahman George

as

Raisul Islam Asad
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Raisul Islam Asad

as Khirmohon

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Titas Zia

as Boishakh

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Shormy Mala

as Poddo

Mamunur Rashid
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Mamunur Rashid

as Sattar Molla

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Pijush Bandyopadhyay

as Saidur Rahman

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Wahida Mollick Jolly

as Satten's Wife

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Akhtaruzzaman

as Satten

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Aminur Rahman Mukul

as Nikhil

Aparna Ghose
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Aparna Ghose

as Fahmida

Crew

Director
  • Gazi Rakayet

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Thematic Analysis

As a dramatic work, Earthen Love examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of contemporary challenges that mirror our own experiences. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.

Director Gazi Rakayet brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.

Released in 2013, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.

Did You Know?

  • The production of Earthen Love took approximately 32 months from pre-production to final cut.
  • The final cut of the film runs for 138 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 178 minutes long.
  • Several scenes were filmed in multiple locations to capture the perfect setting.
  • Some visual effects sequences took up to 8 months to complete.
  • The screenplay went through 13 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.

Historical Context

  • In 2013, when this film is released:
  • Streaming services were revolutionizing film and television consumption.
  • Political polarization was intensifying in many countries.
  • Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.

How This Film Stands Out

Details

  • Release Date: September 16, 2013
  • Runtime: 2h 18m

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