But equally, it is in the very fact of it being released for public exhibition this week. Films in India run the risk of denied certification on the flimsiest of excuses, and this one is a hot potato: an up close, detailed record of the formation of a political party which was born out of citizen protests, and out of a very vocal dissatisfaction with the system, and widespread corruption in its very fabric.
The directors are clearly present, and yet keep themselves out of the frame, except in one or two inadvertent flashes. What they, and we, get is a fascinating account of how a brand new political entity comes about, from grounds up.
From a tax officer to a protestor, to an activist, to a reluctant rookie politician, to winning an election, and to becoming the chief minister of New Delhi, the film is the journey of Kejriwal, and his AAP. Because no other party gives access to the filmmakers this is mentioned in the credits , except for televised excerpts and public meetings, the film has Kejriwal and co in focus: in conversation with potential voters, in a rare relaxed moment, in strategizing, and finally, in the historic win at the hustings.
That a day can be a long time in politics is evident right during the film itself: was Yadav already distancing himself from Kejriwal even before the formal parting of ways?
The film shows Yadav in the crowd, far away from the dais, where Kejriwal is taking oath. Was he always really the autocrat that so many people accuse him of being, or does being in power does that to him? Then how is he or his party different from those he fought?
Even for those who were following the events very closely on a day to day basis, the film is a bracing refresh: the sense of wild exhilaration that even the most cynical amongst us felt, when AAP swept the elections in , dissipated soon after as the party fell from grace.
In events that followed, it resurrected itself, and won Delhi again. Right now, AAP still rules Delhi. But how many of us still feel as thrilled as we did when it first beat the mighty old parties Congress, BJP on the plank of corruption, and the chants of we-will-change-everything?
How significant, in other words, is that insignificant man? Keep watching, because politics is even more strange than real life and the movies. Ankit Tyagi Self as Self. Kumar Vishwas Self as Self. Yogendra Yadav Self as Self. Khushboo Ranka Vinay Shukla. More like this. Watch options. Storyline Edit. Filmed over the course of 2 years, this film is a portrait of power, corruption and a controversial man. The film gives an insider's view into Arvind Kejriwal's brand of politics which has been labelled selfish, dangerous, anarchic and yet revolutionary.
Shaking the country's most powerful political establishments with basic public issues like water, electricity, and graft, Kejriwal has emerged as the leader of the newest political force in India - the Common Man's Party. With never-before-seen footage, the film offers a unique insight into a fledgeling political party's battle between survival and extinction in the largest democracy in the world.
Capturing moments of triumph and despair, the film is a moving cinematic journey through the narrow lanes of Delhi's shanty towns to the closed corridors of political power. Add content advisory. Did you know Edit. Trivia The filmmakers had direct access to all the private meetings and most, if not all, areas where Arvind Kejriwal went, resulting in the use of much footage that was not even seen by Arvind Kejriwal's most devoted followers in India.
He enjoys tremendous support in India, mainly from the youth, for his belief in getting to the core of a problem and solving it as soon as possible, which is basically unheard-of in the glacially-slow world of Indian governance.
User reviews 23 Review. Top review. The movie is composed of real time shots of Arvind Kejriwal running for Delhi's leadership position while confronting the two main stream parties.
The movie is shot from a neutral point of view but it shows how rotten the system is and yet how there is hope when people come together to create change. We were invited to a special screening in California and the movie got a standing ovation at the end. The movie is produced and edited as if it was a true Hollywood or Bollywood movie and yet retains the innocence of a documentary style.
Irrespective of your political leanings, this is a great movie to re-live one of the most dramatic elections in recent history. Details Edit. Release date November 17, India. Official Site. Technical specs Edit. Runtime 1 hour 36 minutes. Related news. Apr 28 AsianMoviePulse. Prasoon Joshi replacing controversial Pahlaj Nihalani as head of India's censor board.
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