# Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959)

> A celebrated filmmaker’s discovery of a new star becomes a sorrowful meditation on artistic ambition, lost love, and the price of fame.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/36637

## Facts

- Runtime: 142 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Guru Dutt
- Cast: Waheeda Rehman, Guru Dutt, Kumari Naaz, Johnny Walker, Mahesh Kaul, Veena, Minoo Mumtaz, Nilofar
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0052954/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, wistful, theatrical, classic cinema night, melancholy evening

## Synopsis

A poignant tale of love and ambition set against the backdrop of the film industry.

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