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"Film drama based on the dictated prison diaries of Phoolan Devi."
"Phoolan Devi, outlaw, surrendered to the Indian police in 1983. Based on the prison diaries of Phoolan, the film follows her activities before and during her life on the run."
"Set in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, mainly in the 1970s, this is the story of Phoolan Devi apparently based on her memoirs written in jail. It is the story of a woman driven to banditry and revenge by years of brutal treatment beginning in childhood at the hands of the husband of a forced marriage, then the higher caste son of a village headman, a bandit chief, and, following the killing of her bandit lover, a bandit gang. This portrayal of a callous, caste-ridden, brutally sexist rural society in which the beating and the rape of a lower caste woman seems to be the norm, attracted the displeasure of the Indian government which banned it from screening in India. The film is saved from becoming simply a chronicle of brutality by its concentration on Phoolan's resistance and resilience. Phoolan Devi, now released from jail, initially denounced the film for its inaccuracies, but subsequently was reported to have withdrawn most of her objections."
"A woman's life erupts in a feverish spree of vengeful violence, shocking the world--and bringing a government to its knees. Born of low caste, 11 year-old Phoolan is sold into brutal marriage with a man 20 years her senior in exchange for a cow and a rusted bicycle. Challenging her fate, she escapes and falls in with a pack of ruthless bandits. But the political structure of the male- dominated gang comes with its own set of brutal humiliations, and Phoolan must struggle to rise above a culture determined to bring her down, in a bloody coup that electrified a nation and transformed one woman's world forever."
"The story of Phoolan Devi who went on a spree of murders to avenge the death of her lover and became an Indian folk legend."
"Phoolan Devi was a murderer, kidnapper and living folk legend who had endured a life of rape and abuse after beng sold into marriage at the age of eleven. A spree of murders known as the Behmai Massacre to avenge the death of her lover made Devi the object of a police hunt. In prison from 1983 until 1994, she spent years being prosecuted by the Indian police, only to be turned into a legend by the Indian press. This true story shocked the world and brought the Indian government to its knees."
"A dramatization of the life story of the female dacoit, Phoolan Devi. "Born of low caste in the Chambal River Valley of India, 11 year-old Phoolan is sold into marriage with a man 20 years her senior. She escapes and falls in with a pack of ruthless bandits but the male-dominated gang comes with its own set of brutal humiliations, and Phoolan must struggle to rise above a culture determined to bring her down, in a bloody coup that electrified a nation." DVD."
"Based on the dictated prison diaries of Phoolan Devi, a woman born of low caste, who was sold into a brutal marriage when she was 11 years old. Her struggle against a class-based, male-dominated culture culminates in a spree of vengeful violence and finally a bloody coup."
""On the 12th of February 1983, India's most famous and most feared outlaw surrendered to the police. Based on the dictated prison diaries of Phoolan Devi herself, the film tries, for the first time, to discover the truth.""
"A dramatization of the life story of the female dacoit, Phoolan Devi. "Born of low caste in the Chambal River Valley of India, 11 year-old Phoolan is sold into marriage with a man 20 years her senior. She escapes and falls in with a pack of ruthless bandits but the male-dominated gang comes with its own set of brutal humiliations, and Phoolan must struggle to rise above a culture determined to bring her down, in a bloody coup that electrified a nation."
""Murderer, kidnapper and folk legend Phoolan Devi endured a life of rape and abuse after being sold into marriage at the age of eleven. A spree of murders to avenge the death of her lover, known as the Behmai Massacre, makes Devi the object of a massive police hunt, in this story that shocked the world, and brought a government to its knees"--DVD sleeve."
"The true story of eleven year old Phoolan Devi who was sold by her parents into marriage with a man 20 years her senior in exchange for a cow and a rusted bicycle. He rapes and humiliates her. She escapes and becomes a member of a gang of bandits to fight for the rights of the poor."
"The horrifying real-life story of Phoolan Devi, who was born a lower-caste girl in rural India's patriarchal society. "Married" at 11, repeatedly raped and brutalized, she finds her freedom only as an avenging warrior, the eponymous Bandit Queen. Devi becomes a kind of bloody Robin Hood and this biographical film offers both a vivid portrait of a driven woman and a savage critique of the society that made her."
"Based on the dictated prison diaries of Phoolan Devi, a woman born of low caste, who was sold into a brutal marriage when she was 11 years old. Her struggle against a class-based, male-dominated culture culminates in a spree of vengeful violence and finally a bloody coup."
"A true story of a female bandit, Phoolan Devi, who eluded the Indian authorities for five years."
"Née dans une famille paysanne, Phoolan Devi est forcée de se marier à l'âge de onze ans. Elle subit alors en silence les mauvais traitements de son mari, jusqu'au jour où elle se sauve pour retourner parmi les siens. Violée par le fils du chef du village qui l'accuse injustement de l'avoir provoqué, Phoolan est contrainte à l'exil. Elle se joint alors à une horde de bandits dont elle devient le chef. Forte de sa nouvelle puissance, elle décide de se venger de ses anciens bourreaux."
"A true story of a female bandit Phoolan Devi who was sent to prison in 1983 and got free in 1994. who eluded the Indian authorities for five years."
"A woman's life erupts in a feverish spree of vengeful violence, shocking the world--and bringing a government to its knees--in this tale of modern day savagery run wild. Born of low caste, 11 year-old Phoolan is sold into marriage with a man 20 years her senior in exchange for a cow and a rusted bicycle. Challenging her fate, she escapes and falls in with a pack of ruthless bandits. But the political structure of the male- dominated gang comes with its own set of brutal humiliations, and Phoolan must struggle to rise above a culture determined to bring her down, in a bloody coup that electrified a nation and transformed one woman's world forever. Subtitled in English."
"Set in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, mainly in the 1970s, this is the story of Phoolan Devi apparently based on her memoirs written in jail."
"Based on the prison diaries of Phoolan Devi, a woman born of low caste, who was sold into a brutal marriage when she was 11 years old. Her struggle against a class-based, male-dominated culture culminates in a spree of vengeful violence and finally a bloody coup."
"A true story of Phoolan Devi, a female bandit who eluded the Indian authorities for five years."@en
"A true story of Phoolan Devi, a female bandit who eluded the Indian authorities for five years."
""Murderer, kidnapper and folk legend Phoolan Devi endured a life of rape and abuse after being sold into marriage at the age of eleven. A spree of murders to avenge the death of her lover, known as the Behmai Massacre, makes Devi the object of a massive police hunt in this story that shocked the world"--Container."
"Het leven van de Indiase bendeleidster Phoolan Devi: lange tijd Indiaas meest gezochte bandiet maar door de arme bevolking vereerd als een moedige strijdster tegen het kastesysteem."
"Het leven van de Indiase bendeleidster Phoolan Devi, lange tijd Indiaas meest gezochte bandiet maar door de arme bevolking vereerd als een moedige strijdster tegen het kastesysteem."