6th March
6th March

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6th March

2011
Movie
30 min
Cantonese

On 6th March 2011, 113 protesters in Hong Kong were arrested for "Unlawful Assembly" after they stormed the traffic lanes of Central during a demonstration against the budget proposal. Protesters were placed in the canteen of the police station for questioning in groups due to inadequate rooms. Three protesters and three police officers, six people with different political views sitting around the table. The copy machine is out of order; it's going to be a long night. So they started chatting.

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Director: Farhad MehmoodGenres: Drama, War

Plot Summary

The film depicts the tragic events and aftermath of the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War from a Pakistani perspective. It focuses on the emotional toll and personal sacrifices made by individuals caught in the conflict. The narrative explores themes of loss, love, and the enduring impact of war on families.

Critical Reception

Critical reception for '6th March' was mixed, with praise for its attempt to address a sensitive historical event from a different viewpoint, but criticism regarding its narrative execution and pacing. Audience response was polarized, reflecting the contentious nature of the historical subject matter.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ambitious portrayal of a difficult historical period.

  • Criticized for its sometimes melodramatic tone and pacing issues.

  • Notable for offering a Pakistani perspective on the 1971 war.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for '6th March' is not readily available. Audience reception appears to be largely influenced by the sensitive and divisive historical context of the film.

Fun Fact

The film controversially sought to present the 1971 war from a Pakistani viewpoint, a subject matter that has historically been sensitive and often presented differently in public discourse.

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