Dec. 31, 2020|India|n/A
Genre: Bangla;Drama
Description: The film *Ebhabei Golpo Hok* from 2020 explores how life and art intersect through storytelling. Directed by Rohan Sen, the movie attempts to blur the lines between reality and fiction but falls short in both execution and vision. The story begins with a director, Avijit Mukherjee (played by Joy Sengupta), deciding to revive his career by creating a love story after a series of unsuccessful films. He pitches the script to a producer, and this serves as the framework for the unfolding narrative.
However, the love story itself is lackluster, making it hard to believe it could save anyone’s career. The characters feel underdeveloped, and the film’s structure, which critiques mainstream clichés, struggles to maintain engagement. For example, a subplot about a mother bribing to end her daughter’s relationship is so exaggerated that it highlights the absurdity of typical mainstream tropes. While this could be seen as a clever commentary, the film drags on, making it feel much longer than its actual runtime.
Ultimately, *Ebhabei Golpo Hok* is a film that attempts to be self-aware but ends up being unconvincing, blurring the lines between its fictional narrative and reality without much success.
Cast director: Rohan Sen
Cast actor: Ananda Shankar Chowdhury, Joy Sengupta, Bibriti Chatterjee, Shantilal Mukherjee, Rupanjana Mitra
Original name: Ebhabei Golpo Hok