Stolen

Summary

The only Indian film selected to screen at the 2023 Venice India Film Festival, Tejpal’s debut feature is about two big-city brothers who witness the kidnapping of a baby at a railway station and become embroiled in a perilous investigation. The film is literally a ride, with dizzyingly fast-paced action compressed in between long takes. Tejpal’s sharp direction meets its match in Banerjee’s brilliant performance and results in a compelling commentary on pressing social issues.