Talking about Indian films, most fans are just blinded by five major industries: Hindi from the northern part, and four giants of the south – Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada – with some limelight given to the Bangla industry. But the greatness doesn’t stop there.
We’re talking about an Assamese film called Aamis (আমিষ).
Directed by Bhaskar Hazarika, this film created a major buzz upon its release. Anurag Kashyap’s association with the title also gave it a boost.
But what is the plot of the film?
In “Aamis,” Nirmali, a dissatisfied doctor, and Sumon, a PhD student fascinated by exotic meats, forge a close bond over their mutual love for food. However, Sumon’s infatuation takes a dark turn as they start feeding each other human flesh.
Nirmali’s craving escalates, prompting Sumon to commit a crime to satisfy her desires. Their horrific secret is eventually uncovered, leading to societal condemnation as cannibals.
Though there are some major flaws in the film, such as the production looking a bit cheap and the acting could have been miles better, what makes this film so good is the character development.
Even the twists of the film are commendable, although they are predictable in some sense. But if you want to give an Indian film a go, this is definitely a good starting point.