Court

2015, Movie, 1h 56min

A sewerage worker's dead body is found inside a manhole in Mumbai. An ageing folk singer is tried in court on charges of abetment of suicide. He is accused of performing an inflammatory song which might have incited the worker to commit the act. As the trial unfolds, the personal lives of the lawyers and the judge involved in the case are observed outside the court.

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7.6

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Critic Mike Mccahill

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Here’s a film-maker training a sharp, prosecutorial eye on those harsh homefront realities Bollywood has traditionally permitted audiences to escape.

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Court is a 2015 Indian drama film that explores the complexities of the judicial system through the lens of a provocative case. When a folk singer is accused of inciting a sewage worker's suicide, two lawyers with their own personal struggles are swept up in a bizarre and absurd legal battle. As the trial unfolds, the film delves into themes of power dynamics, corruption, and the human cost of bureaucratic failings. With a cast of intriguing characters and a unique blend of languages, Court offers a thought-provoking and darkly comedic critique of India's judicial system.

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You can stream Court on: Netflix

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