11 Brilliant Independent Movies You Need To Watch Before You Call Yourself A Movie Buff
Independent movies or indie movies are films which have been made outside of the conventional systems put in place by film studios. And we&rsquove seen some great gems come from places of independent filmmaking. So to catch you up here are 11 beautifully made &lsquoindie &rsquo movies you need to watch asap.
When it comes to the business of movies, we already know that there are certain names and brands that we tend to give more credit to.
Year after year, we watch movies that becomes our favourites and wait for updates on sequels.
In all this, we tend to forget about independent movies that might not make as much noise but are brilliant pieces in their own right.
Independent movies, or indie movies, are essentially films which have been made outside of the conventional systems put in place by film studios. In addition, even the production as well as distribution is done independently.
And we¡¯ve seen some great gems come from places of independent filmmaking, and it is commendable that such movies have been made.
So to catch you up, here are 11 beautifully made ¡®indie¡¯ movies you need to watch asap:
1. Requiem for a Dream
Based on the life of a drug dealer, Harry who is also an addict, this one shows the far-reaching effects of drug use. Everyone in his life, including his best friend and mother, are addicted to substances in their own way but the effects of it all can be tied to the innate human desire to be loved.
2. Daas Dev
Made by Sudhir Mishra this movie a rather refreshing take on the classic Devdas that sees the characters shifting from traditional to modern roles, making for a great romantic-thriller.
3. 500 Days of Summer
Tom and Summer get together but their idea of love is very different, which creates a whole lot of trouble in their relationship.
4. Brokeback Mountain
One of the few movies based on the societal taboo around homosexuality, the story follows the secret relationship between Ennis and Jack.
5. Love, Sonia
Sonia¡¯s father is under debt and to meet his financial needs, he has to sell her sister. Sonia, stuck in this grim situation, goes on a journey to rescue her sister.
6. Happiness
This is a dark comedy that is based on the life of three sisters. This one is definitely not for those who find themselves offended by dark humour too quick because this one is all about the real side of how grim life can be.
7. Buddha.mov
Shot as a tongue-in-cheek documentary, the movie is based on the life of Buddhadev Mangaldas who is a cricketer from Goa. He seems to be extremely consumed by toxic masculinity and the movie deals with how it all turns out.
8. Little Miss Sunshine
A family goes on a journey when their daughter reveals that she wants to participate in a beauty pageant. The journey, however, turns out to be life changing.
9. Bulbul Can Sing
Here¡¯s a gem by Rima Das which is based on the life of three teenagers who are trying to explore their sexuality while living in a system that looks down upon sex.
10. Ramen Girl
Abby is a simple girl who ends up following her boyfriend to Japan only to get dumped by him. That¡¯s the moment she realises that she¡¯s been concentrating on the lives of other people so much that she hasn¡¯t got the time to focus on her own ambition.
11. Chuskit
A little girl living in the Himalayas is feisty but often struggles due to being a paraplegic. In the midst of this, she has decided that she wants to go to school but will have to deal with a conservative grandfather for it.