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The Disciple
MEANRANK
74/100
Every rating
Split
Lowest is AlloCiné on 56, highest is Rotten Tomatoes critics on 96. Critics average 90, everyone else 67.
See the films the platforms disagree about most →A dedicated young vocalist devotes his life to the rigorous and insular world of Indian classical music. He lives in the shadow of his demanding and legendary teacher, sacrificing everything for his art. The film explores his struggle with obscurity, the weight of tradition, and the personal cost of pursuing perfection.
Details
- Director
- Chaitanya Tamhane
- Writer
- Chaitanya Tamhane
- Studio
- Zoo Entertainment
- Released
- 27 September 2020
- Country
- India, United States
- Language
- Marathi
- Runtime
- 128 min
- Rated
- NR
- Awards
- 4 wins, 3 nominations
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Cast
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Awards & nominations
See all 7 →4 wins from 7 nominations across 4 ceremonies
| Independent Spirit Awards 2021 | Best International Film | The Disciple | Nominee |
| Asian Film Awards 2021 | Best Screenplay | Chaitanya Tamhane | Winner |
| Asian Film Awards 2021 | Best Film | The Disciple | Nominee |
| Toronto International Film Festival 2020 | Amplify Voices Award | The Disciple | Winner |
| Venice International Film Festival 2020 | Golden Lion | The Disciple | Nominee |
| Venice International Film Festival 2020 | FIPRESCI International Critics Prize | The Disciple | Winner |
| Venice International Film Festival 2020 | Golden Osella for Best Screenplay | Chaitanya Tamhane | Winner |
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×7 awards — The Disciple
×| Best International Film | The Disciple | Nominee |
| FIPRESCI International Critics Prize | The Disciple | Winner |
| Golden Osella for Best Screenplay | Chaitanya Tamhane | Winner |
| Golden Lion | The Disciple | Nominee |
| Best Screenplay | Chaitanya Tamhane | Winner |
| Best Film | The Disciple | Nominee |
| Amplify Voices Award | The Disciple | Winner |