Sir Madam Sarpanch

Sir Madam Sarpanch

2023 · 104 min · Comedy

When the US-raised girl from India, Ana, attempts to start a Library in her ancestral hometown in central India, her commendable intentions ignite a storm in the village's politics and bureaucracy. Her journey, in absurd and satirical ways, unveils how books can be seen as dangerous for a prevailing system in India. Ana then stands for the Village Council elections to deal with this impasse and she encounters further absurdity in the political and social systems.

Directed by Praveen Morchhale · Written by Praveen Morchhale

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