Country of Blind

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Country of Blind
Directed byRahhat Shah Kazmi
Written byRahhat Shah Kazmi
Story byBased on the 1904 story by H. G. Wells
Produced byRahhat Shah Kazmi and Tariq Khan
Starring
  • Hina Khan
  • Shoib Nikash Shah
  • Ahmer Haider
  • Inaamulhaq
  • Anushka Sen
  • Pradhuman Singh
  • Namita Lal
  • Mir Sarwar
  • Hussein Khan
  • Jitendra Rai
  • Farhana Bhat
  • Yulian Caesar
Production
companies
  • Assad Motion PicturesHiro"s Faar Better Films, Rahat Kazmi Film Studios, Tariq Khan Production
Release date
  • 6 October 2023 (2023-10-06)
CountryIndia
LanguagesHindi , English

Country of Blind is a 2023 Indian film in Hindi and English, directed and written by Rahhat Shah Kazmi. [1] The film features a cast including Hina Khan, Mir Sarwar, Anushka Sen, Ahmer Haider and others. It is based on the 1904 story of the same name by H. G. Wells. [2] [3] [4] The film gained significant attention and was one of three Indian films considered for the 2024 Academy Award nominations (Oscars 2024). [5] [6] [7]

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Plot

The film follows Abhimanyu, an expert mountaineer, who falls into a remote and isolated society inhabited by blind people. This society has existed for fifteen generations, cut off from the rest of the world. Abhimanyu attempts to use his advantage as a sighted person to gain control, but his efforts lead to unexpected consequences, resulting in his entrapment.

Cast

Release

The film was released in the USA on 6 October 2023. [10] [11] [8] It received international praise for its storytelling and production quality. [12]

Reception

The film has been well received by critics, holding an IMDb rating of 8.2/10 and a perfect score of 5/5 on Rotten Tomatoes. [13] However, some reviews have noted mixed opinions. For instance, Outlook India reviewed the film, highlighting Hina Khan's earnest performance but critiquing the screenplay as lackluster. [14]

Notable Achievements

Hina Khan celebrated the inclusion of Country of Blind in the Oscars 2024 consideration list, expressing pride and excitement. [15] The actress highlighted the film's achievement alongside other notable films like '2018' and '12th Fail,' marking a significant milestone for Indian cinema on the global stage. [16] [17] [18] [19]

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