Genesis
1986, Hindi. Directed by Mrinal Sen.
A farmer and a weaver who have both been liberated from enslavement struggle to survive in an arid, desert landscape. To secure basic necessities, they cast their lot with a merchant, who is a man of suspicious intent but provides for them nonetheless. Things change dramatically, however, when their camp is visited by a woman.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Hindi
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- Released
- 2 June 1986
- Country
- India, Belgium, France, Switzerland
- Written by
- Mrinal Sen
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How long is Genesis?
Genesis runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
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Genesis isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 June 1986. (Checked 1 November 2026.)
What movies are like Genesis?
If you liked Genesis, try The Young One, Bastard Out of Carolina, The Nest.
Who directed Genesis?
Genesis (1986) was directed by Mrinal Sen and stars Shabana Azmi, Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri.