At the heart of comedy is tragedy

Conner 2022-08-30 11:29:36

The film begins with a man going to the toilet in the forest, setting the tone for comedy. The car was not driven to carry people, but because he didn't want to walk; the toilet was not built for use, but to show his status; because he was called too many nicknames, he forgot his name instead. Under the happy music, what is conveyed is a more realistic thing. After having a name, it is still called. The village election and the barber went through two lines at the same time, unscrupulous for the election. The climax of the movie occurs when the two lines intersect. The villagers' attitude towards Mandela changed because of his last voter card. The car that appears again in the film, compared to the beginning of the film, adds to its irony even more. When "sir" replaces "idiot", when Mandela gives star-like treatment. The votes in his hands seem to have become a symbol of his status. His salon dream is no longer earned through his own labor, and the respect he has won only comes from his votes. When he uses the votes to do good, he finally earns respect.

Tragedy is revealed in comedy, and the caste system in India divides people into three, six, and nine classes. The absurd farce caused by the toilet is even more confusing. The echo at the end makes the film rise to a higher level.

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