Directed by Madonne Ashwin
Language: Tamil
A local barber's fate turns overnight when he becomes the single deciding vote in the village elections.
Best Debut Film, Best Screenplay
Best Debut Film, Outstanding Performance of the Year
Best Foreign Film
A must-watch; the clever writing of Ashwin balances this bold and effective political satire with a roaring gag, making the narration more effective.
India Express
Mandela is The New York Times meets Amar Chitra Katha, a superb comic-book treatment of a serious issue: what money and caste do to our elections.
Film Companion
Mandela is a film that will remind us of our priorities. It will encourage us to think about our rights as people and our power when we’re together.
Firstpost
A well written socio political satire, one that emphasizes the importance of a vote in a democratic environment.
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