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I, Poppy
I, Poppy
Vivek H Chaudhary
India, France
2025
82 min
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Topic
Human Interest, Investigative, Social Issues
Sales Agent
Ana Fernandez Saiz for Impronta Films
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Synopsis
The divergent paths of poppy farmer Vardibai and her activist son Mangilal intertwine in this documentary about a Dalit family’s resistance against systemic oppression. As Vardibai nurtures her poppy cultivation with her grandsons, Mangilal fearlessly confronts corrupt officials. His campaign brings temporary triumph, then devastating consequences when authorities revoke his mother’s farming licence, plunging the family into deeper hardship.
Their moral dilemma crystallises around a painful choice: continue bribing officials so they can survive, or fight for systemic change at tremendous personal cost.
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Credits
Director
Vivek H Chaudhary
Vivek H Chaudhary
Production
Vivek H Chaudhary for Unek Films,
Xavier Rocher for La Fabrica Nocturna Cinéma
Vivek H Chaudhary for Unek Films,
Xavier Rocher for La Fabrica Nocturna Cinéma
Contact
Sales Agent
Ana Fernandez Saiz for Impronta Films
Festival Handling
Ana Fernandez Saiz for Impronta Films
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Premiere status during IDFA
Dutch Premiere
Spoken languages
Hindi