Here’s a great example of a fantastic film being buried deep into the rabbit hole that is the Netflix catalogue. Director Chaitanya Tamhane's masterfully composed second feature, after his excellent “Court,” had a triumphant fall festival run last year, bowing at Venice, Toronto and New York to rave reviews. It’s, quite simply, one of the best Indian movies I have ever seen. Tamhane examines the journey of a man who has devoted his entire life to becoming an Indian classical music vocalist, diligently following the traditions and discipline of old masters, especially his guru (Arun Dravid). But as years, even decades, go by, Sharad starts having doubts about his talents, can he sustain a lifetime of worship to a discipline he may never perfect? The word transcendent comes to mind when describing Tamhane’s dreamy character study, which has the power to immerse you into its unknown world of spirituality. It’s the kind of film that rewards patience, something the average Netflix viewer may not have an interest in doing. The rest of us can revel in the blossoming of an incredible new cinematic talent, Tamhane is the real deal.
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