India / Aug 25, 1942
2h 8min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Roti made in the early 1940s inspired by the German Expressionism, is a real critique of Indian society with prophetic insight. It deals with two models - one of a millionaire, possessed by money and power in an industrial civilisation, the other of a tribal couple living in a primeval state of nature. The millionaire is saved by the couple after an air crash, the tribal couple emigrate to the city, do not find happiness and return. The millionaire is ruined in the city, tries futilely to find salvation among the tribal.
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Roti |
| Original language | हिन्दी (HI) |
| Spoken languages | हिन्दी |
| Production countries | India |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | National Studios |
| Release date | 25 agosto 1942 |
| Writer | Wajahat Mirza |
| Cinematography | Faredoon A. Irani |
| Assistant directors | Mehboob Khan |
| Camera operators | Faredoon A. Irani |
| Additional photography | Faredoon A. Irani |
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