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Thursday 03/19 18:00

Světozor Cinema – Large Hall

Language: Hindi
Subtitles: English, Czech

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I, Poppy

(I, Poppy)

In the Indian countryside, where poppy cultivation has been an almost sacred mission for generations, an unequal struggle unfolds between the locals and a corrupt state apparatus.

For twenty years, the authorities have been buying up crops at derisory prices and multiplying the profits for their own benefit, pushing farmers into poverty, the black market, or open resistance. This family drama follows charismatic teacher Mangilal, who gradually evolves from a respected community member into a voice of defiance. Meanwhile, his mother remains anchored in quiet resignation to her work and official power, viewing it as the only possible means of survival. With extraordinary visual sensitivity, the film captures the beauty of the landscape alongside the harsh reality of people trapped in a caste system where the possibility of choice is often merely an illusion.

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Basic information about the film

TitleI, Poppy
Original LanguageHindi
Subtitles English, Czech
PremiéraCzech premiere
Film typeFull-length documentary
Year of Production2025
Country of OriginIndia
Length81 min.
Director Vivek Chaudhary
Sales Impronta Films
Ana Saiz
ana@improntafilms.com

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Světozor Cinema – Large Hall
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