Ben (2015)
- Original title
- ബെന്
- Directed by
- Vipin Atley
- Country
- India
- Rated
- U
- Rating
- 6.8 of 10 from 5 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
A young boy deals with the pressure of intense schooling and high parental expectations. The film follows his everyday struggles and highlights the importance of mental well-being over academic success.
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What happens
Ben is a 2015 Malayalam language coming-of-age comedy drama film the, which marks the directorial debut of Vipin Atley. Gourav Menon, Suraj Venjaramoodu, and Anjali Nair in the lead roles. The film is loosely based on several real-life incidents. It draws inspiration from the very real, everyday struggles of children trying to cope with cutthroat schooling environments and the extreme expectations of parents. The narrative emphasizes the need to prioritize a child's mental well-being over academic perfection. Ben was released in theatres on 1 November 2015. The film received positive reviews from critics and was a commercial success. The film won the National Film Award for Best Child Artist, the Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist, and the Kerala State Film Award for Best Character Actress (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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