Cast
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Kalki Koechlin
as Anamika Fields
Deepti Naval
as Sadhana Tripathi
Gordon Warnecke
as Bobby Persaud
Noa Bodner
as Dr. Alice Ferris
Rajit Kapoor
as Ashwin Raina
Shanaya Rafaat
as Tilottama (Tilly)
Ravin J. Ganatra
as Nitin Batra
Komal Amin
as Kaveri Natarajan
Harry Attwell
as Richard Dryden
Simon Anthony
as Older Person
Bharti Patel
as Laxmi Natarajan
Perri Snowdon
as Andrew (Andy)
Ashraf Ejjbair
as Gaurav Madan
Omar Khan
as Gautam Bose
Crew
Director
- Pushan Kripalani
Writer
- Pushan Kripalani
- Arghya Lahiri
Producer
- Amit Saxena
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Goldfish 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 Pushan Kripalani 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 2023, 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 Goldfish took approximately 12 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 102 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 138 minutes long.
- The screenplay went through 13 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
- The film contains approximately 830 individual shots.
- The costume department created over 232 unique costume pieces for the production.
Historical Context
- In 2023, when this film is released:
- The COVID-19 pandemic transformed global health, economics, and social interaction.
- Streaming platforms had largely replaced traditional cinema and television models.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: September 1, 2023
- Runtime: 1h 42m