Alakal (1974)
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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.
How it feels
A man and a woman navigate personal struggles and relationships in 1970s India. The film follows their interactions with family and community, underscored by a traditional musical score.
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What happens
Alakal is a 1974 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by M. D. Mathews. The film stars Rajesh, Vijayasree, Adoor Bhasi and Pattom Sadan in the lead roles. The film had musical score by V. Dakshinamoorthy. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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