The Red Files

Based on the true event of Bantala Rape Case that shook the socio-political notions of 90' West Bengal, Kingshuk Dey Directed film The Red Files deals with the story in two separate timeline, one strictly follows the events occurred in the 90s and other follows the life and endeavours of IPS officer Priti Rao, in the present days. Priti along with Anjan, Imraan, Taniqsha, Arka and Others aid tries to re-open the 1990s Bantala Rape Case File, as in the past with political aid and ardent bureaucratic support and of their lawyer Sohini, the rapists got free, and the three rape victims got no justice in the other hand. Each and every case has its own file. Sometimes these files remain unsolved for several reasons. They stay hidden and isolated from the people and its nation. Such hidden and confidential files are called the red files. The Bantala Rape Case File is no exception indeed. This issue which took place in 1990, three women were brutally raped and murdered. Yet, due to an inadequate amount of proof, political pressure and bureaucratic pressure this file also remained suppressed for years and turned into a red file. Priti focuses on re-opening the case to summon proper punishment to the brutal rapists, still existing in the present days without any fear and Shane. Will she and her team be able to bring justice to the rape victims after so many years? The Red Files will depict the rest with much thrill and enthusiasm.

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  • India
  • 2024
  • Thriller
Average Score 7.2
imdb 7.2