Where to watch Chorus (1974)

Story

When a small company opens 100 job positions, over 30,000 desperate applicants converge, triggering chaos and conflict. The film weaves together the struggles of the unemployed poor, the indifference of authorities, and the exploitation by local moneylenders and employers. Amid the desperation, a photographer seeks sensational stories while workers still reeling from a months-long strike fight for survival. Through this single event, the film captures the inequalities and tensions that define society.

Why watch

• Mrinal Sen's directorial vision of social drama from 1974 Bengali cinema
• Features seasoned actors including Utpal Dutt in a pivotal role
• Explores themes of poverty, unemployment and collective resistance

Good for: Viewers interested in socially conscious drama exploring class conflict and systemic inequality; not a family film.