BellycanWatched the 1979 Malayalam movie Kummatty last night. SBS has the 2021 digital restoration version, so pretty clean (thanks Mr. Scorsese!)
NB: leaves SBS On Demand at end of March.
It's a very slow story, meandering along a simple plot, showcasing rural life in Malabar from that era. The children are delightful, the stranger is enigmatic and mischievous. Very much a cultural movie, with some fantastic masks.
Will not be for many, but is a nice easy watch if a little confusing at times, confounding with loose threads. Little dog actor is excellent.
https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/movie/kummatty/2373970499966
https://trakt.tv/movies/kummatty-1979
