John Abraham
Directing
- Born
- August 11, 1937 · Alappuzha, Kerala, India
- Died
- May 31, 1987 (age 49)
John Abraham was a Malayali Indian filmmaker, short story writer and screenwriter. He was perhaps more famous for his style of living and way of thinking than for his films. He attained a legendary status, living a nomadic kind of life. He rebelled against all the established ways of life as well as film making. John Abraham is recognised as a genius in Malayalam cinema. He made his mark with the Tamil film Agraharathil Kazhuthai, but is possibly remembered most for his efforts in starting a people's cinema movement, an absolute form of independent filmmaking called Odessa Collective.
His film Amma Ariyan (1986) was the only south Indian feature film to make the list of "Top 10 Indian Films" of all time by British Film Institute. Agraharathil Kazhuthai was listed among the "100 Greatest Indian Films" of all time by IBN Live's 2013 poll.
Known for
Behind the camera9
- 1986Report to Mother Director
- 1979The Evil Deeds of Cheriyachan Director, Writer
- 1977Agraharathil Kazhutai Director, Writer, Producer
- 1972This Way, Students Writer, Director
- 1972Trisandhya Director
- 1970Uski Roti Assistant Director
- 1969Hides and Strings Director
- 1969Priya Director
- 1967Koyna Nagar Director