Maachis

matchstick?’ There’s so much I want to set ablaze, but I lack the courage.” - GULZAR Matchsticks carry rage inside them like any other human being, but they don't lit fire on their own, unless you use the force against it. This nuanced and realistic story shows how radicalisation and state oppression instills the burning rage of hatred, revenge and revolt against the system. A thin line between revolution and terrorism which starts to get blurred as their hatred grows. Maachis will be remembered as a poignant study of Punjab’s post-partition complexities, particularly the insurgency’s roots and repercussions of radicalism. A film which generates empathy and gives a space to reflect on everything instead of spreading hatred like many movies do now. I fucking loved Tabu's performance and character, portraying Veeran’s deep sorrow and emotional exhaustion as she watches her loved ones caught in the cycle of violence and revenge was a performance of a lifetime.