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Gorre Puranam (2024)
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Original name: గొర్రె పురాణం
Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 103 min.
Story:
The story revolves around a sheep that becomes entangled in a conflict between two communities, with an underlying religious tension.
Style:
thought provoking, allegory, emotional, pastoral, anthropomorphic, art house, indie film, tragic, political drama
Plot:
sheep, animal protagonist, symbolism, social commentary, survival, village, escape, friendship, conspiracy, journey, moral dilemma, imprisonment, betrayal, sacrifice, folklore, identity, satire, slow burn, telugu, folk
Time:
contemporary
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