Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam (Stupor of the afternoon, Malayalam-Tamil; 2023) Story, Direction: Lijo Jose Pellisary It may take a little background on Tamil movies (a lot actually) with some knowledge of Hindu teachings to fully appreciate the cryptic messages the director/storyteller is trying to tell his audience. A person not immersed or having lived in this environment may find it draggy. Since this is a 'Malayalam' movie made by one famed in the Malayalam film industry, I wonder if a person from Kerala will find the same connection to the film as one who hails from a Tamil background. The story's backstory is hidden in the numerous Tamil songs, including devotional ones and classic Tamil movies playing in the background almost throughout. The overhanging theme throughout is God, the purpose of life and the role we play in it. We walk into life thinking we know everything that needs to be known. We make our own rules and are convinced it is correct. We admonish others fo...
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