White Tiger
White Tiger

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White Tiger

2012
Movie
105 min
Russian

WWII, 1945. After barely surviving a battle with a mysterious, ghostly-white German Tiger tank, Red Army Sergeant Ivan Naydenov becomes obsessed with its destruction.

Insights

IMDb7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes91%
Metacritic83/100
Google Users87%
Director: Ramin BahraniGenres: Crime, Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

The White Tiger chronicles the extraordinary journey of a driven young man from the rural Indian village of Laxmangarh to becoming a successful entrepreneur in Bangalore. Balram Halwai, a clever and ambitious cook, navigates the complex and often corrupt world of the wealthy elite. His path to success is marked by moral ambiguity and a desperate fight for survival against the societal structures that seek to keep him down.

Critical Reception

The White Tiger received widespread critical acclaim, with particular praise directed at its sharp social commentary, compelling performances, and Ramin Bahrani's skillful direction. Critics lauded its unflinching look at class struggle and ambition in modern India, often comparing its narrative to a modern-day fairy tale with a dark twist.

What Reviewers Say

  • A sharp and timely critique of class disparity and the lengths one will go to for success.

  • Features a standout performance from Adarsh Gourav as the cunning protagonist.

  • Visually striking and masterfully directed, offering a dark yet engaging narrative.

Google audience: Audiences generally found 'The White Tiger' to be a compelling and thought-provoking film, praising its strong performances, especially from the lead actor. Many appreciated its insightful portrayal of social and economic inequalities in India and its engaging, often darkly humorous, storyline.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. Received multiple nominations and wins at various film festivals and awards ceremonies, including the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) for Outstanding British Film, Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer, and Best Actor for Adarsh Gourav.

Fun Fact

The film is based on Aravind Adiga's Man Booker Prize-winning novel of the same name, which was published in 2008.

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