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Malayalam CINEMA · 1984
Face to Face
മുഖാമുഖം
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Overview
The film starts in the early 1950s showing Sreedharan, the protagonist, as a very popular communist leader and trade union activist. He is forced to go underground after his name was associated with the murder of the owner of a tile factory. He is considered to be dead by his party and they even erect a memorial for him. But he makes an unexpected comeback almost 10 years later, after the first communist ministry gained and lost power in Kerala and after the Communist Party of India has split. On his return, he spends his time sleeping and drinking. His come back is first a puzzle and then an embarrassment to his comrades and family. As the disappointment on his new face grows, he is found murdered. The film ends when both the communist parties jointly celebrate his martyrdom.
A closer look
Face to Face (1984) is a Malayalam-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan. The cast includes Ashokan, P. Ganga, Vishwanathan, Balan K Nair. Runtime: 108 minutes.
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Face to Face FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Face to Face?
Face to Face is listed as a Malayalam-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Face to Face?
Our source metadata lists 6 January 1984. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Face to Face?
The listed director is Adoor Gopalakrishnan.
Who is in the cast of Face to Face?
The available cast credits include Ashokan, P. Ganga, Vishwanathan, Balan K Nair, Kaviyoor Ponnamma. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Face to Face?
The recorded runtime is 108 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Face to Face?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is the original title of Face to Face?
The original title in our source data is മുഖാമുഖം. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Face to Face about?
The film starts in the early 1950s showing Sreedharan, the protagonist, as a very popular communist leader and trade union activist. He is forced to go underground after his name was associated with the murder of the owner of a tile factory. He is considered to be dead by his party and they even erect a memorial for him. But he makes an unexpected comeback almost 10 years later, after the first communist ministry gained and lost power in Kerala and after the Communist Party of India has split. On his return, he spends his time sleeping and drinking. His come back is first a puzzle and then an embarrassment to his comrades and family. As the disappointment on his new face grows, he is found murdered. The film ends when both the communist parties jointly celebrate his martyrdom.
