Review of Peepli Live (2010) by Somya S — 14 Aug 2010

Making a comedy movie out of a tragic issue ....famers commiting suicides was simply not entertaining...

This review of Peepli Live (2010) was written by Somya S on 14 Aug 2010.

Peepli Live has generally received positive reviews.

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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…

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By Muhammad G (92) on 19 Jul 2011

An independent film from India with a satiric story of a simple man caught up in a political and media whirlwind over whether he should commit…

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By Smarojit C (19) on 02 Jan 2011

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By Vivek P (21) on 14 Dec 2010

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By Satyaki M (41) on 02 Nov 2012

Black comedy that examines the tragic trend of farmers' suicide due to poverty and exposes the nexus between the politicians and media to exploit…

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