THE WHITE TIGER

Do you remember the last time you watched a soul-rocking film, just sitting there with chills? THE WHITE TIGER (trailer here) is the last film that left me feeling that way. Based on the 2008 Booker Prize-winning novel of the same name, THE WHITE TIGER is a gritty drama that subverts the normal “rags to riches'' tale with a darkly comedic tone and a textured satirical commentary. The story follows Balram Halwai as he narrates his life coming from the rural town of Laxmangarh and from a low-caste lineage, to becoming a successful entrepreneur. I thought director Ramin Bahrani (CHOP SHOP) did an incredible job exploring the deep divide between the haves and have-nots, and the complexity of the human experience set against a system of corruption and generational injustice — all with such a darkly humorous tone that he manages to sidestep the pitfalls of exploiting trauma and tragedy. The film also features a powerful performance from Adarsh Gourav, who blew me away with his range and versatility. 

—Mimi Li, Development Assistant