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Thithi

Name: Thithi
Director: Raam Reddy
Released: 2016
Duration: 123 min

Representation Score

4.3/10

Fair

2016

Director

Raam Reddy

Runtime

123 minutes

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Thithi stands out as a significant work of cinematic realism that challenges industry standards by rejecting artifice. It offers a highly authentic, localized perspective that resists the homogenization of cultural identity through its hyper-realistic aesthetic. However, its progressive stance is balanced by its adherence to traditional social hierarchies and religious customs. The film serves as a mirror to existing social structures rather than a tool for their subversion. Ultimately, Thithi provides a profound study of regional authenticity and the cyclical nature of existence.

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Category Breakdown

Does Thithi have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film centers on the generational continuity of a rural family unit and does not include any characters exploring non-straight identities or relationships.

How does Thithi portray gender?

Fair

The film portrays a traditional patriarchal structure where men navigate public and ritualistic aspects of village life, while women primarily occupy domestic spaces.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Thithi?

Good

The film highlights regional specificity by featuring a non-glamorized cast, which disrupts mainstream stereotypes and authentically represents South Indian rural identity.

How does Thithi represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative emphasizes traditional Hindu funeral customs as the stabilizing foundation of the community, without critiquing Western institutions.

Does Thithi include disability representation?

Fair

The film focuses on the aging process and the inevitability of death, handling the portrayal of the elderly with dignity.

Present on Screen

Committed to regional specificity and authentic South Indian rural identity.
Uses a non-glamorized, local cast to disrupt mainstream cinematic archetypes.
Offers a dignified and realistic portrayal of the aging process.

Limited or Absent

Reflects traditional patriarchal social hierarchies and gender roles.
Lacks exploration of non-straight identities or LGBTQ+ characters.
Does not challenge traditional social or religious structures.

Official Synopsis

In a remote village in South India, three generations of sons react to the death of Century Gowda, their grandfather, a 101-year-old man. The three story lines intertwine before converging at Century Gowda's "Thithi", the final funeral celebration eleven days after a death.

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