Agra

Agra has a fantastic opening for a film that aims to talk about things that is rarely talked about in India. An incel, living with a family where the guardian has brought in his lover to stay with his wife and children, is at the centre of the story. He is sexually repressed and is unable to focus on his life's progress. The film unravels slowly, taking its own sweet time to meander through a few scenes to show what it really means to be a involuntary celibate in a crowded city like Agra that is also known for a mental hospital. There is a lot of nudity and violence here and I'm not sure what to make of the former but I'm certain this is going to ruffle a few feathers if and when it premieres theatrically. Terrific performances make this a must-watch.

(Watched its India premiere at the 2023 MAMI Mumbai Film Festival.)