Movie Description

In Custody

(1994)

Overview

Ismail Merchant's feature directorial debut addresses a subject close to his heart: the expressive Urdu language of Northern India, in danger of extinction as political trends and modernization obscure its contributions to Indian culture. Merchant 's treatment is wry and good humored , as his characters - an aging Urdu poet (Shashi Kapoor) and a worshipful young college lecturer - clash despite their shared passion for the beauty of words.

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Original TitleIn Custody

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1994-04-15

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 02h 06m

Homepagehttp://www.merchantivory.com/custody.html

Production CompaniesMerchant Ivory Productions

Genres

  • Drama
  • Comedy