Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Subtle Oppression Explored in Film and Society
The article explores subtle forms of oppression, like those in Ibsen's play 'A Doll's House' and the Netflix series 'Maid'.
It reviews the Bengali film 'Apish…The Office,' where women face hidden forms of subjugation.
The author emphasizes the importance of understanding these nuanced forms of oppression and the need to address the core issues rather than just protesting.
It talks about silence not always being ideal and the need to do more than just protest.
The article discusses subtle forms of oppression, drawing parallels between Ibsen's 'A Doll's House' and contemporary narratives.
It highlights how 'Maid' depicts domestic violence as anything that instills fear.
The article reviews the Bengali film 'Apish…The Office,' focusing on the lives of women facing subtle subjugation.
The film's plot involves a domestic helper and a woman from the household they work for.
The author expresses their views on protest and the importance of addressing the root causes of problems.
- Who
- The author and various characters from Ibsen's 'A Doll's House', 'Maid', and 'Apish…The Office'.
- What
- An analysis of subtle forms of oppression in media and society.
- When
- The article was written recently.
- Where
- Not specified, but the film 'Apish…The Office' is set in Calcutta.
- Why
- To highlight and analyze different depictions of subjugation and societal issues.
Those Who Speak Out
Those Who Make a Mockery
Protest vs Action
Those Who Speak Out
Advocates of genuine action, seeking cures, not just surface-level attention and protesting for the people
Those Who Make a Mockery
Those who engage in protesting only for social media recognition, making superficial comparisons and not working towards a cure.
- Play Referenced
- A Doll's House
- TV Series Referenced
- Maid
- Film Title
- Apish…The Office
- Film Directors
- Sudeshna Roy, Abhijit Guha
- Setting of 'Apish…The Office'
- Calcutta