Yuvataram Pilicindi (1985)

Directed by

Bharathiraja

Country

India

How it feels

A man returns to his rural village after a long absence and reconnects with his family and community. The film explores the bonds of love and duty against a backdrop of changing traditions.

earthyemotionalrealisticslow-pacedbittersweetnostalgicsensitivefamily-centered

What happens

Chinnasaamy Periyamaya (; 17 July 1941 – 10 June 2026), better known by his stage name Bharathiraja, was an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter and actor who worked mainly in the Tamil film industry. Making his debut in 1977 with 16 Vayathinile, he was known for realistic and sensitive portrayals of rural life in his films and popularly referred to as Iyakkunar Imayam (transl. The Pinnacle of Directors). Bharathiraja had won six National Film Awards, four Filmfare Awards South, six Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and a Nandi Award. He also directed films in Telugu and Hindi. The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri award, India's fourth-highest civilian honour, in 2004 for his contribution to the film industry. In 2005, he was conferred with the Doctor of Letters (honorary degree) from Sathyabama University. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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