Katiyabaaz

Katiyabaaz

2013 · 80 min · ★ 7.1 · Documentary, Drama

In Kanpur, India, an electricity thief provides Robin Hood style services to the poor in the face of day long power-cuts. Meanwhile the first female chief of the local electricity supply company has vowed to put an end to all illegal connections, for good. In a summer of crisis, both come to terms with India's energy poverty.

Directed by Fahad Mustafa

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