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Sita Sings the Blues (2008)

"The Greatest Break-Up Story Ever Told."

6.920081h 22mEN
AnimationDramaMusicRomanceFantasy

Directed by Nina Paley

Rating

6.9/10

Runtime

1h 22m

Language

EN

Release

February 11, 2008

Director

Nina Paley

Official Trailer

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Overview

Utilizing the 1920s jazz vocals of Annette Hanshaw, the epic Indian tale of exiled prince Ramayana and his bride Sita is mirrored by a spurned woman's contemporary personal life, and light-hearted but knowledgeable discussion of historical background by a trio of Indian shadow puppets.

Cast

Reena Shah

Reena Shah

Sita

Debargo Sanyal

Debargo Sanyal

Rama

Annette Hanshaw

Annette Hanshaw

Sita (singing)

Aseem Chhabra

Aseem Chhabra

Narrator

Bhavana Nagulapally

Bhavana Nagulapally

Narrator

Manish Acharya

Manish Acharya

Narrator

Sanjiv Jhaveri

Sanjiv Jhaveri

Dave / Dasharatha / Ravana / Dhobi / Valmiki

Pooja Kumar

Pooja Kumar

Surphanaka

Aladdin Ullah

Aladdin Ullah

Mareecha/ Hunuman

Nina Paley

Nina Paley

Nina

Nitya Vidyasagar

Nitya Vidyasagar

Luv / Kush

Deepti Gupta

Deepti Gupta

Kaikeyi

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Sita Sings the Blues (2008), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Utilizing the 1920s jazz vocals of Annette Hanshaw, the epic Indian tale of exiled prince Ramayana and his bride Sita is mirrored by a spurned woman's contemporary personal life, and light-hearted but knowledgeable discussion of historical background by a trio of Indian shadow puppets.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Sita Sings the Blues. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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