This
film is often cited as one of the most disturbing movies ever produced.
While that may be true, it is not a cheap thrill show, but rather a
poignant look at the escalating 'war of the sexes.' The story is set
in a remote village in India where there is a severe shortage of women
due to female infanticide practiced for years in the past. [Most baby
girls were drowned at birth, resulting in virtually NONE
being around today.]
The
father of an affluent family can't find a suitable bride anywhere for
his five sons. He seeks help from a priest who happens to stumble upon
a rare beauty during a visit to the countryside. She had been kept hidden
because of danger brewing in the culture. The priest arranges for his
client to pay a hefty dowry (100,000 rupee) for her to marry one of
the sons. As it turns out, all the sons would like to have Kalki for
their wife. The father then strikes an atrocious deal - for 500,000
rupee - which forces the girl to 'marry' [and have sex with] all of
them. He even cuts himself into the action on the off days.
Of
course, the movie is an exaggeration to make a point. But it is loosely
based on fact. Statistics show that due to India's female infanticide
practice over the past 100 years, the population today is short 35 million
women.
A Hindi/Indian
film with optional ON/OFF subtitles; widescreen format (16:9), (93 min.),
DVD encoded for ALL REGION NTSC, playable on any American machine.
Strong
Sexual Situations/Nudity/Graphic Violence/
Sexual Brutality/Bondage/Rape/Torture
For Mature Audiences Only
