Peepal Tree(2021)
Hindi85 mins
When a Police Academy cuts Trees illegally, a concerned Family confronts them only to learn it is non-cognizable offense without penal provision. They approach a Tree Activist who saves trees by all means. The community gathers under the tree at night to protect it from felling but it is not that simple.
Director:Kranti Kanadé
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Theatrical Release
- 29 October 2021
- Director
- Kranti Kanadé
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Storyline
A police academy illegally cuts down trees. A family tries to stop them but finds the law offers no real protection. They join a tree activist and their community to stand guard at night, but saving the tree proves to be a difficult fight.
“A family fights to save a sacred tree.”
Film Details
85Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date29 October 2021
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Where to Watch
No subscription options available.
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
corruptionjusticefamilysurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
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Kranti KanadéDirector
→Trivia
- The film's title refers to the sacred peepal tree, which is considered holy in many Indian traditions.
- Director Kranti Kanadé is known for making socially relevant films on tight budgets, often using local actors.
- The story was inspired by real-life incidents of illegal tree cutting and environmental activism in India.
- It was shot primarily in natural light to create a realistic and grounded visual atmosphere.
- The film had a very limited theatrical release and gained more attention through festival screenings.
- Some actors in the film were non-professionals from the local community where it was filmed.
- The script intentionally avoids melodrama to focus on the quiet resilience of the characters.