72 Model
72 Model

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72 Model

2013
Movie
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Malayalam

Vasutty and his son Sajan are Taxi drivers. When Vasutty drives a 72 model Ambassador, Sajan drives an Innova. Sajan, Deepak, and Parvathy are best friends. Deepak runs a drama academy and Parvathy is an interior designer. Once Sajan happens to drive Vasutty's car and that changes Sajan and his friends' fortunes forever. At this stage Janaki enters their life. As days pass by they realize that what they thought to be fortune turns out to be their misfortune. Rajasenan's '72 Model' plots their efforts to come across these troubles.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Chantel GriffinGenres: Documentary

Plot Summary

This documentary delves into the lives of five young women who were among the first to participate in a groundbreaking experimental housing project in the 1970s. They were placed in a communal living situation designed to foster independence and self-discovery away from traditional family structures. The film explores their experiences, challenges, and the lasting impact of this unique social experiment on their lives.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, '72 Model' garnered attention for its unique subject matter and intimate portrayal of the participants' journeys. Critics lauded its historical significance and the raw honesty of the women recounting their experiences. The documentary was praised for its empathetic approach, highlighting both the intended benefits and the unforeseen difficulties of the experimental living arrangement.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique historical perspective on a social experiment.

  • Commended for the heartfelt and candid interviews with the participants.

  • Noted for its exploration of themes like independence, community, and adolescence.

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Fun Fact

The housing project featured in the documentary was inspired by the counterculture movement of the 1960s and aimed to provide an alternative to traditional child-rearing methods.

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sunvit

sunvit

Rajasenan, who is known for his family entertainers, is one of the most successful directors in Malayalam film industry. But of late, his movies have failed to make it big at the Box Office. Two years after the release of Innanu Aa Kalyanam...