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A View from a Window (1987)
Director: Suri Krishnamma
Cast: Marc Anwar, Belinda Blanchard, Saeed Jaffrey, Sandra Michaels
Runtime35 min
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Saleem, an elderly psychiatric patient, is partially paralysed and unable or unwilling to speak. When Kamala, a new student nurse, arrives, he begins to respond, encouraged by her gentle reassurance, and their common cultural identity.
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A View from a Window is a critically acclaimed 1987 drama directed by Suri Krishnamma. The film focuses on the relationship between Saleem, an elderly psychiatric patient, and Kamala, a student nurse who helps him open up. While ratings and awards information is unavailable, the film appears to have resonated with audiences for its sensitive portrayal of its characters and their shared cultural identity.
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Fans of character-driven dramas with themes of identity, culture, and human connection will find A View from a Window (1987), directed by Suri Krishnamma, to be a compelling and nuanced exploration. The performances by Marc Anwar and Saeed Jaffrey are particularly noteworthy, capturing the gradual bond that forms between the elderly psychiatric patient and his new caretaker.