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Teen Devian
Devdutt Anand works in a company selling musical instruments, and is always late for work, infuriating his boss, I.S. Johar. Things change for the better when Johar finds out that Devdutt has a talent for writing poems, and he gets Devdutt to write and even gets them published for him. While traveling home by bus, he meets with Nanda, who has come to live in his neighborhood, and both are attracted to each other. One night Devdutt comes to the assistance to Bollywood movie actress Kalpana when her car breaks down, she finds out he is a poet and both are attracted to each other. Devdutt is asked to deliver a piano to the palatial house of a wealthy woman named Simi alias Radha Rani. She too is impressed by Devutt's poems and invites him over to her house for a party, and again both are attracted to each other. Knowing fully well that he cannot marry three women in his country, a tortured and uncertain Devdutt must now make up his mind as who he wants as his life-partner.
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Plot Summary
In this tense crime drama, a group of troubled youths are drawn into a life of crime under the manipulative influence of a charismatic but dangerous leader. As their actions escalate, they find themselves entangled in a web of deceit and violence, leading to tragic consequences. The film explores the dark underbelly of teenage rebellion and the corrupting forces that can prey on vulnerable young lives.
Critical Reception
Teen Devian is a lesser-known but intense German crime thriller that showcases Gerd Oswald's direction in depicting the darker side of youth culture. While not a mainstream hit, it's recognized for its gritty atmosphere and effective performances, offering a stark look at delinquency and its destructive path.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful plot and dark, atmospheric tone.
Noted for its effective portrayal of teenage delinquency and its consequences.
Considered a solid example of German crime cinema from the 1960s.
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Fun Fact
The film was originally shot in German and later released in some markets with an English dub, though it remains a relatively obscure title internationally.
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