*Poverty porn with Indian people exists*
Western audience: Absolute cinema!
By no means is this a bad film. On the contrary, it’s a well-crafted one. It actually transcends the label of poverty porn through its exploration of universal themes like loneliness and the beautiful fragility of life. Director Payal Kapadia authentically depicts the lives of working-class individuals through its three lead female characters. The acting, the lighting, the mood—it all feels natural. The score is also very relaxing.
However, it…