Direction: Adoor Gopalakrishnan

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Man of the Story

1995 · Movie · 107 min. · India

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Swayamvaram

1972 · Movie · 131 min. · India

Direction Adoor Gopalakrishnan

Cast Madhu · Sharada · Adoor Bhavani · K.P.A.C. Lalitha

Synopsis Swayamvaram (1972) follows the journey of a recently married couple, Vishwam (Madhu) and Sita (Sharada), who defied their families' wishes to tie the knot. Seeking a fresh start, they embark on a new life together, leaving behind their familiar surroundings...

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Mukhamukham

1984 · Movie · 107 min. · India

Direction Adoor Gopalakrishnan

Cast Alummoodan · Asokan · Azeez · P. Ganga

Synopsis Mukhamukham (1984) opens its narrative in the early 1950s, introducing Sridharan, the central character, as a highly regarded communist leader and trade union activist. His life takes a dramatic turn when he is compelled to go into hiding after being...

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The Servile

1994 · Movie · 112 min. · India

Direction Adoor Gopalakrishnan

Cast Aliyar · Sabitha Anand · Asha · Tanvi Azmi

Synopsis The Servile (1994) follows the story of Thommy, a devoted and submissive servant bound to his harsh and oppressive master, Bhaskara. Thommy's loyalty is so profound that he carries out Bhaskara's cruel commands without question, even when it involves taking...

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Shadow Kill

2002 · Movie · 90 min. · India

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The Walls

1990 · Movie · 120 min. · India

Direction Adoor Gopalakrishnan

Cast Mammootty · Ravi Vallathol · Thilakan · Krishnan Kutty Nair

Synopsis The Walls (1990) follows the story of Basheer, a renowned writer from Kerala, South India, who finds himself incarcerated by the British Government in 1942. Accused of "treason" for his advocacy of British withdrawal, Basheer is handed a 2.5-year sentence....

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Monologue

1987 · Movie · 125 min. · India

Direction Adoor Gopalakrishnan

Cast Mammootty · Asokan · Shobana · Bahadur

Synopsis Monologue (1987) unfolds through a personal narrative by Ajayan (Ashokan), who recounts his life story in the first person. Later, he shares another tale from his past, set against the same backdrop. Eventually, these two narratives intertwine. Ajayan, an orphan,...

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Kodiyettam

1977 · Movie · 137 min. · India

Direction Adoor Gopalakrishnan

Cast Bharath Gopi · K.P.A.C. Lalitha · Thikkurisi Sukumaran Nair · Azeez

Synopsis Kodiyettam (1977) follows the journey of Sankarankutty, a naive and carefree villager who enjoys a simple life filled with childlike activities. He relies on financial support from his sister, who works as a servant elsewhere, and has a hearty appetite....

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Rat-Trap

1982 · Movie · 121 min. · India

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Four women

2007 · Movie · 105 min. · India

Direction Adoor Gopalakrishnan

Cast Padmapriya · Geethu Mohandas · Manju Pillai · Nandita Das

Synopsis Four women (2007) unfolds a compelling narrative set in the picturesque Kuttanad region of Kerala's Alappuzha district, focusing on the lives and intertwined stories of four distinct women. The film delves into their personal journeys, exploring themes of love, loss,...

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