John Abraham

John Abraham

Nascimento : 1937-08-11, Alappuzha, Kerala, India

Morte : 1987-05-31

História

John Abraham was a Malayali Indian filmmaker, short story writer and screenwriter. He was perhaps more famous for his style of living and way of thinking than for his films. He attained a legendary status, living a nomadic kind of life. He rebelled against all the established ways of life as well as film making. John Abraham is recognised as a genius in Malayalam cinema. He made his mark with the Tamil film Agraharathil Kazhuthai, but is possibly remembered most for his efforts in starting a people's cinema movement, an absolute form of independent filmmaking called Odessa Collective. His film Amma Ariyan (1986) was the only south Indian feature film to make the list of "Top 10 Indian Films" of all time by British Film Institute. Agraharathil Kazhuthai was listed among the "100 Greatest Indian Films" of all time by IBN Live's 2013 poll.

Perfil

John Abraham

Filmes

Report to Mother
Report to Mother
Director
Purushan, a student on his way to Delhi, becomes obsessed with the tragic suicide of a young drummer. He collects many people to go with him to tell the boy’s mother.
The Evil Deeds of Cheriyachan
The Evil Deeds of Cheriyachan
Writer
Cheriyachan, a landlord, feels threatened by industrialisation and leftist activities. But when he witnesses police atrocities on poor peasants, a feeling of guilt engulfs him and he feels responsible for the guilt of his entire class. He is last seen up a coconut tree trying to keep away from the police. The film is about a peasant's movement against the feudal system.
The Evil Deeds of Cheriyachan
The Evil Deeds of Cheriyachan
Director
Cheriyachan, a landlord, feels threatened by industrialisation and leftist activities. But when he witnesses police atrocities on poor peasants, a feeling of guilt engulfs him and he feels responsible for the guilt of his entire class. He is last seen up a coconut tree trying to keep away from the police. The film is about a peasant's movement against the feudal system.
Donkey in a Brahmin Village
Donkey in a Brahmin Village
Producer
A donkey strays into a village dominated by the upper caste Brahmins.
Donkey in a Brahmin Village
Donkey in a Brahmin Village
Writer
A donkey strays into a village dominated by the upper caste Brahmins.
Donkey in a Brahmin Village
Donkey in a Brahmin Village
Director
A donkey strays into a village dominated by the upper caste Brahmins.
This Way, Students
This Way, Students
Director
Vidhyarthikale Ithile Ithile is a 1972 Indian Malayalam film, directed by John Abraham and produced by Minnal. The film stars Madhu, Jayabharathi, Adoor Bhasi and Paul Vengola in lead roles. The film had musical score by MB Sreenivasan.
This Way, Students
This Way, Students
Writer
Vidhyarthikale Ithile Ithile is a 1972 Indian Malayalam film, directed by John Abraham and produced by Minnal. The film stars Madhu, Jayabharathi, Adoor Bhasi and Paul Vengola in lead roles. The film had musical score by MB Sreenivasan.
Trisandhya
Trisandhya
Director
Feature film by John Abraham and Raj Marbros
Our Daily Bread
Our Daily Bread
The film depicts the life of a truck driver Sucha Singh and his wife Balo. Balo has to get Sucha Singh's food ready every day, walk a long distance through the fields and wait for him on the highway as he drives past the village. He leads an independent life, playing cards with his friends and spending time with his mistress, and comes home only once a week. However, he expects his wife to play the traditional role of a devoted wife. One day Balo gets late, trying to save her sister from the advances of a lecherous villager. Sucha Singh is angry, and drives away without his food. She decides to wait for him until nightfall.
Hides and Strings
Hides and Strings
Director
Musical short by John Abraham
Priya
Priya
Director
Diploma film by John Abraham
Koyna Nagar
Koyna Nagar
Director
Student film by John Abraham