Laadli Laila

The plot of this film is an inspired take on Kafka set in a South Indian village. A poor aged farmer unsuccessfully tries to have his goat mate and produce an offspring but loses his mind in the process. He sets out on a long surreal journey to take his goat to a farm in another village and is blocked by some rally that is taking place there. Raghuvir Yadav proves that he is on top of what he does and plays the role of the farmer with chilling sincerity. The film doesn't bog you down with tragic details and keeps you entertained throughout the lengthy parable. It has strong religious overtones and some nudity, though it's not overtly sexual. I'd recommend this to anyone who likes sensitive cinema. With low production cost and minimal sets the director has created a touching masterpiece.