In an era of fast-forward culture, Manasaare demands that you slow down. It asks you to sit with discomfort. It celebrates the fragility of the human mind. If you watch the grainy, cropped, shortened version, you are doing a disservice to Yogaraj Bhat’s vision and Diganth’s finest hour.
Dim the lights. Put on your best headphones. Find the full better version (142 minutes, stereo sound, original Kannada audio). And let the rhythm of the heart heal you.
By R. Deshpande, Senior Film Correspondent
In an era of fast-forward culture, Manasaare demands that you slow down. It asks you to sit with discomfort. It celebrates the fragility of the human mind. If you watch the grainy, cropped, shortened version, you are doing a disservice to Yogaraj Bhat’s vision and Diganth’s finest hour.
Dim the lights. Put on your best headphones. Find the full better version (142 minutes, stereo sound, original Kannada audio). And let the rhythm of the heart heal you.
By R. Deshpande, Senior Film Correspondent