Monsoon

2014

1h 48m

Documentary

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67%

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6 Reviews

83%

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Fewer than 50 Ratings

A vast weather system unifies the varied cultures in India.

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Marsha Lederman

Globe and Mail

With its sweeping images recorded in ultrahigh-def, Monsoon is a visual stunner - a visceral experience of India during monsoon season.

Feb 27, 2015

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Peter Howell

Toronto Star

We meet some interesting characters, including a bookie who takes bets on rain, and travel to fascinating destinations like "Place of the Clouds" at the base of the Himalaya Range, reportedly the world's rainiest spot.

Rated: 2.5/4

Feb 26, 2015

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C.J. Prince

Way Too Indie

What's most frustrating is the way Gunnarsson insists on inserting his own opinions into the picture. Despite staying behind the camera, Gunnarsson can't help but narrate on how he felt about a certain moment while filming.

Rated: 5/10

Jun 7, 2019

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Norman Wilner

NOW Toronto

There is a tradition of observational documentaries that present events and images without offering context or insight, but Monsoon doesn't even do that. There's no curiosity, not even a pretense of investigation. It's just tourism.

Rated: 2/5

Dec 18, 2015

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Katherine Monk

Ex-Press.com

It's not a violent tug into a swirling eddy of environmental issues, nor is it a crashing wave of documentary force. Veteran director Sturla Gunnarsson's latest is a slow rising tide that gently carries you down a river of thought...

Rated: 4/5

Nov 16, 2015

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David Berry

National Post

Not content with mere metaphorical forces of nature, Sturla Gunnarsson's latest documentary dives headfirst into one of our most impressive literal ones, the torrential rains that in many ways define Indian culture.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 6, 2015

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most beautiful cinematography

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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Audience Member

beautiful doc about a fascinating yearly phenomenon in a fascinating country. to think that there is an ongoing drought on the other side of the mountains is hugely frustrating. if they can build oil pipelines that cross north america, they must be able to get excess water from Kerala to Maharestra!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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Audience Member

visually beautiful, informative, I love India!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/15/23

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Sturla Gunnarsson

Director

Sturla Gunnarsson

Screenwriter

Ina Fichman

Executive Producer

Luc-Martin Gousset

Executive Producer

Sturla Gunnarsson

Producer

Andrew T. Mackay

Original Music

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Synopsis

A vast weather system unifies the varied cultures in India.

Director: Sturla Gunnarsson
Producer: Ina Fichman, Luc-Martin Gousset
Screenwriter: Sturla Gunnarsson
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 48m