The Black Prince: A Historical Drama About The Last King Of Punjab
The Black Prince is a 2017 international historical drama film directed by Kavi Raz and featuring the acting debut of Satinder Sartaaj. It tells the story of Duleep Singh, the last Maharajah of the Sikh Empire and the Punjab area, and his relationship with Queen Victoria.
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The story revolves around the young prince as he attempts both to regain his throne and reconcile himself with the two cultures that shaped his identity: the Sikh and the British. The film explores the themes of colonialism, identity, loyalty, and faith.
The film was released in India, UK, US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand on 21 July 2017. It received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. Some praised the film for its historical accuracy, cinematography, and performances, while others criticized it for its slow pace, lack of emotional depth, and poor editing.
The film was nominated for several awards, including Best Feature Film at the London Indian Film Festival, Best Foreign Language Film at the Los Angeles Film Awards, and Best Actor for Satinder Sartaaj at the Asian World Film Festival.
The Black Prince premiered at the Manchester Film Festival on 3 March 2017 and was released worldwide on 21 July 2017. It was also released in two dubbed versions: Punjabi and Hindi.
The Black Prince has received generally unfavorable reviews, with most critics pointing out the flaws in the script, direction, and editing. The film has a score of 26 out of 100 on Metacritic, based on four reviews. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 17% based on six reviews, with an average rating of 4.2/10.
Some critics praised the film for its historical accuracy, cinematography, and performances, especially by Satinder Sartaaj and Shabana Azmi. However, others criticized the film for its slow pace, lack of emotional depth, and poor editing. Chris Knight of National Post wrote: "The Black Prince is a beautifully photographed film and an interesting historical tale from the murky depths of mid-19th-century British-Indian relations. But it suffers from a lack of narrative drive and a surfeit of expository dialogue." [^3^]
The Black Prince was nominated for several awards, including Best Feature Film at the London Indian Film Festival, Best Foreign Language Film at the Los Angeles Film Awards, and Best Actor for Satinder Sartaaj at the Asian World Film Festival. The film won 14 awards in total, including Best Original Score at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards, Best Director at the Los Angeles Nollywood Film Awards, and Best Drama Feature at the World Music and Independent Film Festival.
Despite its critical and commercial failure, The Black Prince was appreciated by some audiences, especially those who were interested in the history of Punjab and Sikhism. The film was also praised for raising awareness about the plight of Duleep Singh and his legacy. The film was screened at various Sikh temples and community centers across the world. The film also inspired a petition to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond, which was taken from Duleep Singh by the British, to India.
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