Peepli Live (2010)
- Original title
- PEEPLI [Live]
- Directed by
- Anusha Rizvi
- Genre
- satirical film
- Country
- India
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Rated
- PG
- Rating
- 7.3 of 10 from 77 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A poor farmer in a small Indian village faces losing his land and decides to kill himself so his family can get government compensation. The media and politicians turn his situation into a circus, exploiting his tragedy for their own gain.
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What happens
Peepli Live is a 2010 Indian satirical black comedy film that explores the topic of farmer suicides and the subsequent media and political response. It is written and directed by Anusha Rizvi in her directorial debut, and produced by Aamir Khan Productions. The film stars Naya Theatre company member Omkar Das Manikpuri as well as Naseeruddin Shah, Raghubir Yadav, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Shalini Vatsa and Malaika Shenoy along with a number of newcomers. Peepli Live, distributed by UTV Motion Pictures, was released on 13 August 2010. Peepli Live was India's official entry for the 83rd Academy Awards Best Foreign Film category although it was not nominated. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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