Overview
Since the rise to power of Hindu nationalists in 2014, India has been gradually moving away from democracy towards a regime where ethnic identity prevails. This transition is driven by Hindutva, a Hindu supremacist ideology embodied by Narendra Modi. For the past 10 years, Prime Minister Modi has relentlessly pursued his fascist policy based on Hindu supremacy. This ideology of hatred towards other religions in the country, particularly Islam, has also spread globally. Those who follow this belief want India to be only for Hindus, treating people of other religions, like Muslims or Sikhs as second-class citizens. Attacks against Christians have surged by 400% since Modi's election, accompanied by discriminatory laws targeting Muslims and widespread lynching incidents. Hindutva's influence permeates all levels of Indian society. This documentary thus unveils a darker side of India, far from its portrayal as the world's largest democracy and Gandhi's dream of peace among communities.
Director and cast
- Damien Boisseau as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Mridula Mukherjee as Self - Interviewee
- Christophe Jaffrelot as Self - Interviewee
- Pieter Friedrich as Self - Interviewee
- Revati Laul as Self - Interviewee
- Gerry Shih as Self - Interviewee
- Praveen Togadia as Self - Interviewee
- Hari Yadav as Self - Interviewee
- Michael Williams as Self - Interviewee
- Satpal Bhati as Self - Interviewee
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