"On the eve of national elections in the Indian village of Peepli, two poor farmers, Natha and Budhia, face losing...
"On the eve of national elections in the Indian village of Peepli, two poor farmers, Natha and Budhia, face losing their land over an unpaid government loan in this Sundance-nominated comedy. Desperate, they seek help from an apathetic local politician, who suggests they commit suicide to benefit from a government program that aids the families of indebted deceased farmers. When a journalist overhears Budhia urge Natha to 'do what needs to be done' for the sake of their families, a media frenzy ignites around whether or not Natha will commit suicide." (Sundance Film Festival)
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"Debuting writer-director Anusha Rizvi manages to wrest a lively feature out of a gravely serious issue, capturing the desperation of India's village farmers, as well as the nation's shift from agriculture to industrialization, without losing sight of the entertainment principle."
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Variety
Variety"The writer-director Anusha Rizvi, making her feature debut, shoots her story efficiently and with visual panache, but after a compelling setup her script runs out of juice."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"The ambitious Peepli Live manages to mine substantial dark humor from this tragic situation while offering pointed - and sometimes poignant - social commentary in the process."
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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times"A satisfying comic gem."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood ReporterPeepli Live | Details
- Genre
- Comedy
- Country of origin
- India
