Saraswati, a school teacher, is raped and her fiance, Ravi, is killed after the latter attempts to expose political corruption. Her students embark on a mission to bring the perpetrators to justice.
If you've watched 'Jeanne Dielman, 23 Quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles', you are either someone who believes “nothing happens” in this three and half-hour film or you’re like me who believes everything happens.
It's not love. It's Obsession. The hook of this movie is the tension between wanting to be loved and the fear of being all-encompassed by that love. It plays on men’s typical (though certainly not universal) inner-conflict
The story is a moving sentiment of letting go of the past and putting trust and faith into others. Though you come into this world alone, surrounding yourself with others that support you and want to help is the greatest gift life could ever give.
With such a raw look at the 15th century, it seems that Disney was really trying to step outside of its element with this motion picture.
Disney's live-action remake is vibrant and beautiful, with updated music and classic enthusiasm, but it fails to push the envelope and provide nuance for Ursula.
The original series is now on Netflix, you should definitely give it a watch. And if you’ve already seen it, watch it again.
