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The Terrorist
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Synopsis
Veteran cinematographer Santosh Sivan made his directorial debut with this fact-based Indian drama, a winner of "Best Film" and editing awards in India. Teen terrorist Malli (Ayesha Dharkar) dwells on the death of her family members who have died for the cause. A veteran of killings during 30 covert operations with a resistance group, the 19-year-old is chosen to be a "thinking bomb," assassinating a dignitary with plastic explosives strapped to her stomach. Beginning her journey to the city where the explosion is scheduled to happen, Malli moves through the jungle and arrives at the farm of friendly landowner Vasuderan, aka Mad Vasu. On the farm, she poses as an agricultural student, but the waking coma of Vasu's wife in the adjacent room is disturbing. Memories and flashbacks also intrude, as Malli contemplates her forthcoming task. Shown at the 1998 Toronto Film Festival. ~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide


Production Crew

S. Sriram Art Director
Santosh Sivan Cinematographer
Rajamani Composer (Music Score)
Sonu Sisupal Composer (Music Score)
Anuradha Costume Designer
Santosh Sivan Director
A. Sreekar Prasad Editor
Mark Burton Executive Producer
Ravi Executive Producer
Ravi Executive Producer
Sunil Doshi Executive Producer
Vikram Singh Executive Producer
A. Sriram Producer
Abhijeeth Producer
Shyam Sunder Production Designer
Ravi Deshpande Screenwriter
Santosh Sivan Screenwriter
Vijay Deveshwar Screenwriter
Suhas Gujarathi Sound/Sound Designer
Year: 1998
Runtime: 100
Country: India
MPAA Rating:
Category: Feature

Genre
Drama

Produced by
Indian Image Productions
Moderne Gallerie Motion Pictures

Release
January 14, 2000 (USA)
by Phaedra Cinema

Awards
1998 - Best Film - Cairo International Film Festival
2000 - Best Foreign Film - Independent Spirit Award