# Iqbal (2005)

> A deaf and mute village cricket prodigy fights family resistance, elite favoritism, and social exclusion for a chance to represent India.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/12959

## Facts

- Runtime: 150 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Nagesh Kukunoor
- Cast: Shreyas Talpade, Naseeruddin Shah, Girish Karnad, Shweta Basu Prasad, Prateeksha Lonkar, Yatin Karyekar, Dilip Salgaonkar, Jyoti Joshi
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0453729/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: inspirational, warm, determined, sports movie night, motivational viewing

## Synopsis

A deaf boy's passion for cricket defies the odds in a nation obsessed with the sport.

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