| Edition |
Special edition. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (110 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, PAL, all region, dual layer, widescreen (2.35:1). |
| Cast |
Naseeruddin Shah, Omkar Das Manikpuri, Raghuvir Yadav. |
| Credits |
Written and directed by Anusha Rizvi ; music, Mathias Duplessey, Des Mera-Indian Ocean ; song composers, Chola Matike, Nageen Tanvir, Sakhi Saiyyan-Badwai Village Artistes. |
| Note |
Videodisc release of the 2010 motion picture. |
| Summary |
In the week of local elections in the Indian village of Peepli, two poor farmers, Natha and Budhia, face losing their land over an unpaid government loan. 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', a media frenzy ignites around whether or not Natha will commit suicide. |
| Awards |
Best First Feature Film award, Durban Film Festival, 2010 |
| Language |
Subtitled in English for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
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Hindi dialogue; Hindi or Arabic subtitles. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Farmers -- India -- Drama.
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Farmers -- Economic conditions -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Dark comedy films.
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Comedy films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Fiction films.
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| Added Author |
Rizvi, Anusha, 1978- Screenwriter. Director.
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Shah, Naseeruddin. Actor.
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Das Manikpuri, Omkar, 1970- Actor.
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Yadav, Raghuvir. Actor.
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| Standard No. |
8830935001153 |
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8901736032261 |
| Music No. |
UMP DVD 055 UTV Communications LLC |
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