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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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KANNADA MUKHAPUTA
EDITOR'S PICK
`Mukhaputa` - thought-provoking movie by debutante
director (IANS Movie Review)
Rating: ***
"Mukhaputa" is Roopa Iyer`s directorial debut and she play an
important role in this issue-based film. The movie tries to dispel many
pre-conceived notions about young people afflicted by HIV Aids Patients.
The film has been screened at many international film festivals and won the best
film trophy at the Ireland film festival. The main message of the film is that
the HIV afflicted children are also entitled to a good life.
"Mukhaputa" is certainly made with honest intentions. Roopa had
consulted medical experts while writing the script and interestingly some of
them say that the film is educative.
The music and camera work complements the film well, but since it is made with a
limited budget the narrative suffers from a lot of constraints.
But Roopa should have worked a little harder on the script as the film gets
preachy at many places. It also has lengthy and often repetitive dialogues. It
could have made a bigger impact if some visual strength had been added while
detailing the prejudices about HIV patients.
Also, Roopa`s sympathy for HIV-affected children has not been translated
properly on screen. This may really confuse and divert the attention of the
audience from the main focus of the movie. However, the climax is really
touching.
The film revolves around Gowri who adopts a baby girl, Bhavati. She loves
Bhavati so much that even after learning that the child has been afflicted with
HIV virus, she continues to care for her. However, Bhavati is treated badly in
her school and is ostracised by Gowri`s relatives.
But Gowri doesn`t give up and continues to fight for Bhavati. She teaches her
daughter to live with dignity and encourages her hidden talents.
Roopa as Gowri and Baby Sania as Bhavati have scored well with their realistic
performances. Music director Hamsalekha adds strength to the movie through his
lyrics and music. S. Ramachandra`s camera work is good.
Roopa needs to be congratulated for her bold presentation of the film. A
must-see for those who want to see good issue-based films.
