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Aparna Sen has proved herself to be a director of some interesting works. Now she has acted in a movie named Sonata along with Shabana Azmi and Lillette Dubey.

Sonata English Movie Review

Sonata English Movie Review English Movie Review
Review for the film " Sonata English"
Streaming On: Amazon Prime Video
Runtime: 1 Hour 43 Minutes
Certificate: A
Released: 21-04-2017
Genre: Drama
3 / 5.0
3.46 / 5.0

CAST & CREW


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  • Movie Actress:
  • Aparna Sen
  • Shabana Azmi
  • Lillete Dubey (Lalitha Dubey)

Aparna Sen A vetern filmmaker and actress, Aparna Sen has bee >> Read More... has proved herself to be a director of some interesting works. Now she has acted in a movie named Sonata along with Shabana Azmi Shabana Azmi is a film actress of Indian origin an >> Read More... and Lillette Dubey. Lets see whether Sonata, the movie under discussion, which is directed by Aparna Sen, manages to impress us.

Plot

Shabana Azmi is a rich banker who is very amiable. Aparna Sen enacts the role of a reserved writer, who has garnered award. She is also a professor by profession and can’t tolerate bad language. Azmi sometimes makes Sen feel uncomfortable. Lillette Dubey plays the role of a journalist who enjoys life completely. These three meet on an evening in Shabani Azmi’s and Aparna Sen’s apartment. Watch the movie to follow the happenings that take place in the said evening.

Star Performances

Aruna Sen, who has not only directed, but has also acted in the movie, has done a good job as an actor too. Shabana Azmi is impeccable in some scenes. Lillette Dubey does her part in her brief time in the screen.

Analysis

The movie is based on a play by Mahesh Elkunchwar Mahesh Elkunchwar is a playwright and screenplay w >> Read More... . The movie delves into the world of three women in their elderly age. Their evening conversation is followed in the movie and you are the audience.

What’s there?

• At certain places one can connect with the characters in the film.

• Sen has changed certain things from the play to suit the movie-goer’s taste.

What’s not there?

Certain conversations in the movie will leave you bored.

Verdict

The movie is not your regular commercial entertainer. Watch it if you want to watch something very different.