Antarmahal: Views From the Inner Chamber


1h 58m 2005

Brief Synopsis

In late 19th Century, Bengal Bhubaneswar Chowdhury is a wealthy and tyrannical Zamidar. He has two main obsessions: his desperate attempts for an heir, which even his new second wife Jashomati seems unable to deliver; and competing with his regional rivals to produce the most magnificent effigy of a

Film Details

Also Known As
Antar Mahal, Antarmahal, Views of the Inner Chamber, The
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Period
Release Date
2005

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 58m

Synopsis

In late 19th Century, Bengal Bhubaneswar Chowdhury is a wealthy and tyrannical Zamidar. He has two main obsessions: his desperate attempts for an heir, which even his new second wife Jashomati seems unable to deliver; and competing with his regional rivals to produce the most magnificent effigy of a goddess for the annual Durga Puja ceremony. This year he concocts a master plan to change the face of the goddess for the most powerful woman on Earth -- Queen Victoria. Meantime his two wives Mahomaya and Jashomati try to look out for one another especially as Bhubeneshwar begins to sexually assault his younger wife each night.

Film Details

Also Known As
Antar Mahal, Antarmahal, Views of the Inner Chamber, The
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Period
Release Date
2005

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 58m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2005

Released in United States August 2005

Shown at Locarno International Film Festival (Competition) August 3-13, 2005.

Shown at London Film Festival (World Cinema) October 19-November 3, 2005.

Released in United States 2005 (Shown at London Film Festival (World Cinema) October 19-November 3, 2005.)

Released in United States August 2005 (Shown at Locarno International Film Festival (Competition) August 3-13, 2005.)