Paththarai Maathu Thangam (1959)

Directed by

K. S. Mani

Country

India

Elsewhere

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The catalogue in 3D

The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

This is a 1959 Tamil film about family and relationships. It follows the struggles and triumphs of its main characters as they navigate love and duty.

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What happens

Paththarai Maathu Thangam (transl. Pure gold) is a 1959 Indian Tamil language film produced and directed by K. S. Mani. The film stars N. N. Kannappa, T. S. Balaiah and Pandari Bai. It was released on 22 May 1959. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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