Buddha in a Traffic Jam (2011)
- Directed by
- Vivek Agnihotri
- Genre
- crime film, thriller film
- Country
- India
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Rating
- 6.7 of 10 from 13 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 student gets drawn into campus politics where corruption and Maoist influence clash. The film shows how idealism can be exploited in a politically charged environment.
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What happens
Buddha in a Traffic Jam is a 2016 Indian political thriller film written and directed by Vivek Agnihotri. The film stars Anupam Kher, Arunoday Singh, Mahie Gill, and Pallavi Joshi, and explores themes of corruption, campus politics, and the influence of Maoism on academia. The film premiered at the Mumbai International Film Festival in 2014 and was released theatrically across India on 13 May 2016. Upon release, it attracted attention and controversy for its political content, with screenings at several universities sparking protests and clashes. While praised by some for highlighting issues of left-wing extremism, it also received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who questioned its execution and ideological stance. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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