'Gangs Of Wasseypur' Is The Only Indian Film On Intl. Cinephile Society¡¯s Top 100 Films List
Anurag Kashyaps cult film Gangs Of Wasseypur is the only Indian film that has made to the list of of the 100 best films of the decade by International Cinephile Society ICS. The film that had a stellar cast including Manoj Bajpayee Nawazuddin Siddiqi and Richa Chadha is on 58th position on the list.
A lot of people have argued why films like Gangs Of Wasseypur aren't sent for the Oscars. It's a cult unconventional yet relatable film that struck a chord with the audiences because of its sheer brilliant script and fabulous performances.
From the cast, that turned several actors including Nawazuddin Siddiqui into overnight stars, to its script and music, the movie was an experiment so successful that until today it's getting its due recognition.
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Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap¡¯s cult film Gangs Of Wasseypur is the only Indian film that has made to the list of of the 100 best films of the decade by International Cinephile Society (ICS).
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The film that had a stellar cast including Manoj Bajpayee, Nawazuddin Siddiqi, Richa Chadha, Huma Qureshi, Rajkummar Rao, Vineet Kumar, Piyush Mishra and Tigmanshu Dhulia, is on 58th position on the list.
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For the unversed, Gangs Of Wasseypur has received international recognition on various occasions. The Hollywood Reporter called the movie "an extraordinary ride through Bollywood's spectacular, over-the-top filmmaking" and even compared Kashyap to Quentin Tarantino.
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Furthermore, the movie was also the only Indian film to feature in the The Guardian list of 100 Best Films of the 21st century.
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Bong Joon Ho¡¯s dark-comedy Parasite that won the four Oscar trophy this year including the best movie award has bagged 25th spot on the list. The movie has been winning accolades as well as applause from the audiences as well as critics.
Wondering which movie has bagged the top spot? Kenneth Lonergan's Margaret has topped the list. Other movies that follow the list include The Tree Of Life, Holy Motors, A Separation, Carol, Laurence Anyways, Zama, Silence, Mektoub, My Love: Canto Uno and Happy Hour. George Miller¡¯s Mad Max: Fury Road has also made it to the list.
Garima Satija leads the Entertainment vertical of Indiatimes. A storyteller at heart who enjoys the thrill of writing, she is sometimes found daydreaming about living the lives of movie characters. Also, she hates talking about herself in the third person.
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