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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]

Plot

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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

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Release

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The film was released in the USA on October 6, 2023.[10][11][12] It received international praise for its storytelling and production quality.[13]

Reception

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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.[14]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.[15]

Notable Achievements

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Hina Khan celebrated the inclusion of Country of Blind in the Oscars 2024 consideration list, expressing pride and excitement.[16] 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.[17][18][19][20][21]

References

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  1. ^ "Director of "Country of Blind" expresses joy about film making it to Oscars". TheDailyGuardian. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  2. ^ "Hina Khan Gets Appreciation For Her Performance In 'Country Of Blind' By Golden Globe Winning Filmmaker". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  3. ^ "Rahhat Kazmi's Country Of Blind Creates Award Season Buzz During Los Angeles FYC Screening". Yahoo Finance. 2023-12-20. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  4. ^ "Hina Khan on 'Country of Blind' invited by the Oscar Library". Oct 17, 2023.
  5. ^ "Oscars 2024: Hina Khan's Country Of Blind In Contention With Barbie, Oppenheimer At 96th Academy Awards". Times Now. 2024-01-17. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  6. ^ "Oscars 2024: Vikrant Massey's '12th Fail', Hina Khan's 'Country of Blind', Tovino Thomas' '2018' in nomination's race". Firstpost. 2024-01-18. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  7. ^ "Hina Khan's Country of Blind in contention for Oscar Nominations along with 12th Fail and more. Read | Filmfare.com". www.filmfare.com. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  8. ^ Bharat, E. T. V. (2024-08-01). "Hina Khan's 'Country Of Blind' Makes Indian Debut in Srinagar Amid Her Brave Fight Against Cancer". ETV Bharat News. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  9. ^ "'Country of Blind' actor Shoib Shah embraces varied roles: 'Helps me explore different dimensions of storytelling'". The Times of India. 2023-10-23. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  10. ^ "Hina Khan's Country of Blind Gets Appreciation From Golden Globe-Winning Filmmaker; Here's What He Said". News18. 2023-10-07. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  11. ^ "Hina Khan drops the teaser of her new film 'Country of Blind' on her birthday - WATCH". The Times of India. 2023-10-03. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  12. ^ Bharat, E. T. V. (2024-08-01). "Hina Khan's 'Country Of Blind' Makes Indian Debut in Srinagar Amid Her Brave Fight Against Cancer". ETV Bharat News. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  13. ^ "Shot In Kashmir With Local Actors, 'Country of Blind' In Race For Oscars". Kashmir Observer. 2023-12-25. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  14. ^ "Country of Blind | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  15. ^ "'Country Of Blind' Movie Review: Hina Khan's Earnest Performance Wasted Because Of A Lacklustre Screenplay". Outlook India. 2024-01-03. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  16. ^ "'Country Of Blind' At Oscars, Hina Khan Says, 'Fingers Crossed For Nomination'". Outlook India. 2023-12-08. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  17. ^ "Hina Khan celebrates inclusion of 'Country of Blind' in Oscars list with '2018', '12th Fail'". The Times of India. 2024-01-18. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  18. ^ "Hina Khan celebrates inclusion of 'Country of Blind' in Oscars list with '2018', '12th Fail'". daijiworld.com. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  19. ^ "Hina Khan REACTS As Country of Blind Competes With Barbie, Oppenheimer For Oscar 2024: 'This Is...'". News18. 2024-01-18. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  20. ^ IANS (2024-01-17). "Hina Khan's Country of Blind Included In Oscars List With 2018, 12th Fail". news.abplive.com. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  21. ^ "Oscars 2024: 12th Fail, Hina Khan starrer Country of Blind, Tovino Thomas movie 2018 eyeing for the prestigious Academy Award; all about the films". bollywoodlife.com. 2024-01-18. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
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