Storyline

In the lead up to state elections in the Indian village of Peepli, two poor farmers, Natha and Budhia, face losing their land over an unpaid bank loan. Desperate, they seek help from an apathetic local politician, who scornfully 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

Plot Keywords

poverty, bureaucracy, media circus, black comedy, farmer, corrupt politician, political satire, media, politician, bank, mother, media hype, place name in title, brother brother relationship, mother son relationship, husband wife relationship, mother in law daughter in law relationship, brother in law sister in law relationship, suicide, invasion of privacy

Short Review

First-time director Anusha Rizvi's disturbing satire on the state of India today Peepli Live cuts deep, letting it bleed.

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