1971
Created: 2007-08-12 14:56:07
Rating: 8
Type: Movie
Submitted by: Jeegar
Brief Review: Independence day is here and time to see a good patriotic movie. 1971 is the story of, well, the 1971 Bangladesh War. The war is over but Pakistan is refusing to accept the presence of Indian POWs (Prisoners of War) that have been holed up in various jails all over Pakistan. Starring Manoj Bajpai and a cast of some new names, this movie is extremely well made. The cast is entertaining and convincing.
International pressure has put the Red Cross to visit Pakistani jails to find any existing POWs, but Pakistan has consistently denied their existence. In an attempt to hide these prisoners from the Red Cross, Pakistan has gathered all POWs in a secluded location while the Red Cross is busy taking their prison rounds in vain. The POWs are told they are being handed back to India so as to kill any suspicion they may have. But Bajpai and his comrades realize that the motives of the then- Zia Ul Haq government are not all that altruistic. They plan their escape in an attempt to reach India and inform the authorities of the existence and location of their fellow POWs.
This movie speaks well of the love and dedication these soldiers have for their country and their fellow POWs. They are ready to lay down their lives just so that one of them may cross the border and blow the whistle on the Pakistani government. Set amidst a wonderful landscape, the scenes are extremely beautiful. India has vast extents of natural beauty but we don’t appreciate and recognize them and instead we prefer visiting the Alps.
Movies as these should be sent to the Oscars, and not some crazy Shah-Rukh Khan infestations such as Paheli. This will present the true state of affairs of our men across the borders who have been neglected and not appreciated for their efforts, Instead they still await their fate for 3 and half decades. There are still 54 Indian POWs in Pakistani jails and were last seen in 1988. While we salute our great nation, we stand equally proud of all our armed forces. Jai Hind.
