Marattam
Originally released in 1988. Marattam is a tv movie film. directed by Govindan Aravindan.
Starring Sadanam Krishnankutty, Kalamandalam Kesavan, and Vasudevan Namboodiri
Synopsis
Panicker's one-act play deals with the relation of identification between an actor and his or her role. The action takes place on the eve of the last act of the Kathakali piece Keechakavadham (The Killing of Keechaka). The events surrounding the performance uncannily echo events in the play. One character even claims to have killed the lead actor of the play because he detested the character the man portrayed. However, the three different accounts that are presented of the same plot are never resolved or reconciled with each other. Each version is accompanied by a different style of folk music: the tune and rhythm of southern Kerala’s thampuran pattu, the pulluvan pattu and the ayappan pattu. The performers were drawn from the theatre and from Kathakali. In southern India, with its plethora of politicians using their film images to acquire inordinate wealth and power, Aravindan’s TV film bears on an eminently sensitive political as well as aesthetic issue.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ML
Production Companies
- Doordarshan
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marattam about?
Panicker's one-act play deals with the relation of identification between an actor and his or her role. The action takes place on the eve of the last act of the Kathakali piece Keechakavadham (The ...
Who directed Marattam?
Marattam was directed by Govindan Aravindan.
How long is Marattam?
Marattam has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Marattam released?
Marattam was released on January 1, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Marattam?
The main cast of Marattam includes Sadanam Krishnankutty, Kalamandalam Kesavan, Vasudevan Namboodiri, Krishnankutty Nair, Urmila Unni.