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2016 · 118 min · PG-13

Lion

Directed by Garth Davis · Drama

Lion (2016) is a Drama film, directed by Garth Davis set in Calcutta, Hobart, Melbourne, and Khandwa during the 1980s–2000s. It runs 118 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A biopic and survival, with a hopeful and melancholic tone. Themes of family & loyalty, memory & nostalgia, and survival run throughout.

Composer
Volker BertelmannDustin O'Halloran
Cinematography
Greig Fraser
Cast
Dev PatelRooney MaraDavid WenhamNicole KidmanAbhishek BharateDivian LadwaPriyanka BoseDeepti Naval

The world of this film

Setting

Where
CalcuttaHobartMelbourneKhandwa
Setting
UrbanRural
When
1980s2000s

Premise & themes

Premise
BiopicSurvival
Themes
Family & LoyaltyMemory & NostalgiaSurvival
Tone
HopefulMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadChild Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
True Story

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