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The Namesake (DVD, 2007)
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"The Namesake" DVD is a 2007 film directed by Mira Nair, featuring a stellar cast including Jacinda Barrett, Jhumpa Lahiri, Tabu, Kal Penn, and Irfan Khan. This drama film is presented in English and Hindi with English subtitles, providing a versatile viewing experience for language enthusiasts. With a run time of 117 minutes in widescreen format, this DVD also includes special features such as deleted scenes, a featurette on "The Anatomy of The Namesake", and a music video. Get ready to immerse yourself in the captivating story and exceptional performances of this critically acclaimed film.
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THE NAMESAKE follows two generations of the Ganguli family. After wedding via an arranged marriage, Ashima moves with Ashoke from her native Calcutta to New York. As Ashima struggles to adjust to life in her new home, a true love grows between the newlyweds. When they give birth to Gogol, the Gangolis decide to stay in American for their childÆs sake, settling in the suburbs and eventually giving birth to a daughter, Sonia. While Ashima and Ashoke attempt to balance their new life with Indian traditions, their children have the very different experience of being raised first-generation Americans.Product Identifiers
ProducerLydia Dean Pilcher, Mira Nair
EAN5039036034579
eBay Product ID (ePID)60528486
Product Key Features
ActorJacinda Barrett, Jhumpa Lahiri, Tabu, Kal Penn, Sahira Nair, Irfan Khan, Zuleikha Robinson
Film/TV TitleThe Namesake
DirectorMira Nair
LanguageEnglish\Hindi
Subtitle LanguageEnglish
Run Time117 Mins
Aspect Ratio16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Release Year2007
FormatDVD
FeaturesWidescreen, With Subtitles, Commentary\Deleted scenes\The Anatomy of The Namesake\In Character with Kal Penn featurette\Theatrical trailer\Music video
GenreDrama, General
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs1
Certificate12A/12
Country/Region of ManufactureIndia
ComposerNitin Sawhney
Additional InformationLike her previous films VANITY FAIR, MONSOON WEDDING, and HBOÆs HYSTERICAL BLINDNESS, Mira NairÆs THE NAMESAKE is a lush, beautiful film bursting with rich colour and visual texture. Based on the bestselling book by Jhumpa Lahiri, the film follows two generations of the Ganguli family. After wedding via an arranged marriage, Ashima (Tabu) moves with Ashoke (Irrfan Khan) from her native Calcutta to New York. As Ashima struggles to adjust to life in her new home, a true love grows between the newlyweds. When they give birth to Gogol (who does not learn the true origin of his name until adulthood), the Gangolis decide to stay in American for their childÆs sake, settling in the suburbs and eventually giving birth to a daughter, Sonia (Sahira Nair). While Ashima and Ashoke attempt to balance their new life with Indian traditions, their children have the very different experience of being raised first-generation Americans. With little interest in their ancestry, both Gogol and Sonia disappoint their parents by having little respect for the sacrifices their parents made for them. GogolÆs desire to change his name, and his relationship with a wealthy American girl (Jacinda Barrett), places a strain on the family which Gogol will later regret. Here, Penn proves he can play a serious role while still using his comedic skills to great affect. The actor shows impressive range in growing a clueless teen to a man his father would be proud of. NairÆs skill at directing can be felt in the filmÆs many great performances. Both Tabu and Irrfan Khan embody their characters so fully that the viewer really feels a personal connection to the story. As the head of the household, Khan's character will subtly make viewers laugh while breaking their heart. Packed with unique characters, THE NAMESAKE offers audiences an outlet into Bengali traditions and the immigrant experience while telling a universal story of family bonds which all parents and children should connect with. Nair excels in what is her most personal work to date.
ReviewsPremiere - THE NAMESAKE is a thoroughly engaging, terrifically moving family story that's rich in beautifully observed and lovingly conveyed human detail, Empire - This Indian immigrant family saga is a pleasant watch, Total Film - The film casts a spell thanks to committed performances across the board and Nair's sharp eye for local colour, Sight And Sound - Kal Penn...exactly catches the awkwardness of adolescence, carrying us with him as he matures
ScreenwriterSooni Taraporevala
Sound sourceDolby Digital 5.1
Movie/TV TitleThe Namesake
Director of PhotographyFrederick Elmes
WriterJhumpa Lahiri
Consumer AdviceContains moderate sex, soft drug use and accident scenes
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- 21 Jan, 2021
Great movie, did justice to a great book
I like the book and the movie has great actors. Worth watching!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
