Locating itself in a corner of Punjab, the film presents a sharp comment on the position of women in a patriarchal world. Without making itself overbearing, it presents a story where their oppression is an inherent condition of society. It is also further marked by a dismissal of their pain, victim-blaming and sometimes even trivializing the many obstacles women tackle on a day-to-day basis.
Though policing exists in this world, it is always tipped in favor of men more than their female counterparts. There is further a comment to be made about corrupt custodians of power and how they continue to serve as judge, jury and executioner.
However, what happens when a woman chooses to pass her own judgment? The question thus becomes intrinsic to the title of the film, 'Munsif' or judge, as it introduces us to a protagonist, a woman who works at a local kiln. While there might be a limitation or two in terms of storytelling, the authenticity and performances that are brought to life overcome them to share the ensuing narrative with you.
Read LessThough policing exists in this world, it is always tipped in favor of men more than their female counterparts. There is further a comment to be made about corrupt custodians of power and how they continue to serve as judge, jury and executioner.
However, what happens when a woman chooses to pass her own judgment? The question thus becomes intrinsic to the title of the film, 'Munsif' or judge, as it introduces us to a protagonist, a woman who works at a local kiln. While there might be a limitation or two in terms of storytelling, the authenticity and performances that are brought to life overcome them to share the ensuing narrative with you.
