# Shakuntala Devi (2020)

> A spirited Hindi biographical drama about a mathematical prodigy whose world-famous brilliance collides with the demands of motherhood and an evolving bond with her daughter.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/479470

## Facts

- Runtime: 127 min
- Genres: Drama, Family, Comedy
- Director: Anu Menon
- Cast: Vidya Balan, Sanya Malhotra, Jisshu Sengupta, Amit Sadh, Luca Calvani, Sheeba Chaddha, Prakash Belawadi, Ipshita Chakraborty Singh
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10964468/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: spirited, witty, warm, inspirational viewing, family movie night

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