Despatch unveiled at IFFI 2024: Kanu Behl discusses Manoj Bajpayee-starrer's dark themes and unflinching honesty

Kanu Behl admitted to feeling nervous yet grateful as his film Despatch screened at IFFI, offering a bold, unfiltered take on crime and society.

Despatch - IFFI 2024

Manoj Bajpayee, Shahana Goswami, and Arrchita Agarwaal are among the stars of Kanu Behl's upcoming film Despatch which premiered at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). The filmmaker is known for his fearless and honest storytelling and was both excited and worried before Despatch's IFFI showing.

Kanu Behl's fearless storytelling and emotional impact of Despatch

Talking about the profound themes and profound emotional impact of Despatch Behl outlined how the film exposes society's dirty side through its examination of criminality and the human mind. He knew there would be strong feelings about the story's veracity, but he was proud of it anyhow.

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The filmmaker also admitted that he was extremely anxious. For him, Despatch is a very unique and meaningful effort. He portrays the world as he sees it, revealing its imperfections and faults, along with the often overlooked unspoken realities. To those who take the challenge, Behl is curious how it resonates.

The filmmaker was nervous about showcasing Despatch at IFFI, but he was grateful for the chance nevertheless. He was hoping that people would understand the film's profound concepts.

Kanu Behl reflects on the film's honest depiction of internal and external uncertainty

According to Behl, Despatch is essentially a story about dealing with internal and external uncertainty. This is as honest as it gets, and that candor can make some people uncomfortable. But that's the magic of cinema: it makes one feel, think, and confront things.

However, a watershed moment for Behl, whose work consistently challenges narrative norms and initiates thought-provoking discussions, was the film's screening at IFFI.

Despatch examines investigative journalism and media ethics

The intricate problems of investigative journalism form the basis of the crime thriller Despatch which offers a compelling examination of media ethics. The film follows Manoj Bajpayee's character, Joy, an investigative journalist, as he chases a high-stakes story while navigating the complex seas of media corruption, power battles, and personal difficulties. But would he spare no effort in his pursuit of the national scandal's truth?

Despatch will make its debut on ZEE5 (OTTplay Premium) on December 13, 2024.

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