Umma (1960)
- Original title
- ഉമ്മ
- Directed by
- Kunchacko
- Genre
- drama film
- Country
- India
- Rating
- 9.0 of 10 from 1 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
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.
How it feels
This is a social drama about marital problems within a Muslim community in Malabar. It follows families dealing with specific customs and conflicts.
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What happens
Umma (English: Mother) is a 1960 Malayalam social drama film directed and produced by Kunchacko. It was the first directorial venture of Kunchacko. Its screenplay is written by Vimal while the dialogues are by P. K. Sarangapani, who was on his debut. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Moidu Padiyath. It was the first Muslim social film in Malayalam. The story of the film revolves around marital evils that prevailed in the Muslim community, particularly in the Malabar region. The film was a box office success and gained critical praise. The famous song "Kadalivaazhakayyilirunnu" is from this film. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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