| Directed by | Vimukthi Jayasundara | | :--- | :--- | | Written by | Vimukthi Jayasundara | | Produced by | Fahad Bashar, Habibur Rahman Khan | | Starring | Paoli Dam, Soumitra Chatterjee, Anubrata Basu, Rii Sen | | Cinematography | Anuruddha Jayasinghe | | Edited by | Suresh Pai | | Music by | Indrajit Dey | | Production Companies | Bicycle Production, Elephant Films | | Release Date | 14 October 2011 (India) | | Country | India | | Language | Bengali | | Genre | Art House, Drama, Psychological Thriller |
The film is highly erotic, with Paoli Dam’s character engaging in explicit sexual acts and dialogue. However, this eroticism is always tinged with decay, sickness, and the fungal growth. The film suggests that in a dead or dying world, sexuality becomes both a form of rebellion and a symptom of the same rot. Chatrak 2011 Bengali Movie Wiki
Atmospheric & Abstract: Critics from The Hollywood Reporter praised its "abstract naturalism" but noted that larger meanings can sometimes get lost in its many "non-events". Chatrak (2011): A Comprehensive Wiki | Directed by
While Chatrak has no conventional “songs” (a rarity for Bengali cinema), its soundscape is its true score. Music directors Naren Chandavarkar and Benedict Taylor (known for Ship of Theseus) created an avant-garde mix of: The film suggests that in a dead or
Reception: "Chatrak" received a moderate response from critics and audiences alike. The film was praised for its thought-provoking storyline, strong performances, and picturesque cinematography. However, some critics felt that the pacing of the film was slow and that it could have been edited to make it more engaging.