Aparichay ke Vindhachal: Barriers
The original title in Hindi, taken from a poem, literally means "Mountains of Non-Communication" that separate individuals. Hence the shortened English title, "Barriers." –S. D. D.
Satyadev Dubey
Director
The original title in Hindi, taken from a poem, literally means "Mountains of Non-Communication" that separate individuals. Hence the shortened English title, "Barriers." –S. D. D.
A political and social satire on middle-class society's hypocrisy. A group of teachers plan to stage a play in a village. When a cast-member does not show up, a local stagehand is asked to replace him. An improvised, free-flowing 'rehearsal' is arranged and a mock trial is staged to help the novice understand court procedures. A (mock) charge of infanticide is levelled against Miss Benare, another cast-member. Suddenly the pretend-play turns into an accusatory game when it emerges from the trial that Miss Benare is carrying an out-of-wedlock child from her failed illicit relationship with Professor Damle, the missing cast-member.