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Harishchandrachi Factory poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 80.2 / 100
2009·Biography / Comedy / Drama·1h 36m

HARISHCHANDRACHI FACTORY

In 1913 India's cinema industry is born from Dadasaheb Phalke's efforts to make Raja Harishchandra (1913), India's first feature-length B&W silent film.

Above the Line
Paresh Mokashi·DirectorParesh Mokashi·WriterAmalendu Chaudhary·Director of PhotographyAnand Modak·MusicAmit Pawar·Editor
Cast
Nandu Madhav·Dadasaheb PhalkeVibhavari Deshpande·Saraswati PhalkeAtharva Karve·Mahadev PhalkeMohit Gokhale·Bhalachandra PhalkeKetan Karande·DeshmukhSandeep Mehta·ParikhHrishikesh Joshi·Pahila BandhuUday Lagoo·Dusara BandhuShrirang Godbole·Pahila SanataniDharmakirti Sumant·Dusara Sanatani
Full Crew
(12 credits)
Directing· 2
Paresh Mokashi·DirectorAshish Avinash Bende·First Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Paresh Mokashi·Writer
Camera· 1
Amalendu Chaudhary·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Amit Pawar·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Anand Modak·MusicPramod Purandare·Sound Designer
Art & Design· 2
Nitin Chandrakant Desai·Art DirectionGeeta Godbole·Makeup Artist
Production· 3
Ronnie Screwvala·ProducerSmiti Kanodia·ProducerParesh Mokashi·Producer
By the Numbers
80.2
OF 100
Master Score
8.4
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Harishchandrachi Factory's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Thoughtful, Contemplative
Composition
Centered
Era
1920s
Visual Style
Painted

“A man with dark hair, a mustache, and glasses is seated, wearing a white shirt. He rests his chin on his hand, appearing thoughtful. The background is a texture”

Key Elements
GlassesWhite ShirtDoorwayFramed Picture
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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