Product Details
The Terrorist (Widescreen) General
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| Video Format | Widescreen |
| UPC | 720917525723 |
| Release Date | 12/05/2000 |
| Running Time | 1 hour 40 minutes |
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| Number of Discs | 1 |
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| Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85 |
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| Letterbox - 1.85 |
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| English |
Cast & Crew
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| American actor John Malkovich was so impressed by Santosh Sivan's striking directorial debut that he personally made sure the film was released in the United States. THE TERRORIST tells the story of Malli (Ayesha Dharker), a 19 year-old Sri Lankan girl who is overjoyed to be hand picked for a suicide mission that calls for her to assassinate a prominent Indian politician by approaching him bundled up in explosives. Malli must make a two-day trip through the lush Sri Lankan jungle to carry out her mission, and during the journey she begins to have doubts. This relatively short trip turns into a personal journey of epic proportions for Malli, and the jungle, made alternately haunting and beautiful, is the perfect backdrop for her dark night of the soul. Sivan's engaging film was inspired by the events surrounding the assassination of Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Ghandi. |
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| THE TERRORIST won prizes for best film and best director at the 1998 Cairo Film Festival. |
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| Director Santosh Sivan was nominated for Best Foreign Film by the Independent Spirit Awards. |
Reviews
| Chicago Sun-Times |
| "...The movie is quiet and persuasive..." |
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| 03/31/2000 | p.31 | Roger Ebert |
| Los Angeles Times |
| "...THE TERRORIST is a wonder several times over. Joining a compelling tale with exquisite photography and involving acting, it's a remarkable film..." |
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| 02/25/2000 | p.F27 | Kenneth Turan |
| Entertainment Weekly |
| "...[Dharkar] lets her expressive eyes do the talking..." -- Rating: A- - Entertainment Weekly Recommends |
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| 01/05/2001 | p.55 | Entertainment Weekly Staff |
| New York Times |
| "...Remarkable....There is nothing modest about the ambitions or talent that THE TERRORIST displays..." |
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| 01/14/2000 | p.E16 | A. O. Scott |
| Box Office |
| "...Sivan possesses an uncanny ability to create hypnotic, haunting images of unrivaled power..." -- 4 out of 5 stars |
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| 05/01/2000 | p.67 | Wade Major |
| Total Film |
| "...Sivan draws a fantastically subtle performance from Dharkar....She provides a subtle, intelligent drama with a moving human core..." -- 4 out of 5 stars |
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| 06/01/2001 | p.101 | Ceri Thomas |
| Sight and Sound |
| "...Ayosha Dharkar as Mallis is a captivating presence....[A] visually arresting film..." |
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| 04/01/2001 | p.56-7 | Paramijt Raj |
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Epinions Product Reviews
 | Martyrdom or Madness?
by metalluk, 4/21/2004 |
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Pros: Creative script, appealing cinematography, fine performances (especially from Dharkar), good soundtrack
Cons: Shows its low budget origin in a few minor ways
The Bottom Line: Highly recommended for its very original and engrossing script, beautiful cinematography, and fine performances
Review: Santosh Sivan’s 1998 film The Terrorist would likely be unknown to Western audiences were it not
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| | The Terrorist
by DavidMac, 4/8/2001 |
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Pros: Suspensful storyline, a unique viewpoint.
Cons: Fairly violent for a foreign film.
The Bottom Line: Proves that not all foreign films are quiet or without violent action; also puts a human face on terrorist groups.
Review: The Terrorist is a film from India which explores the apparently outrageous notion of a trained ass
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| | A Film of Extraordinary Power
by tetsuo, 1/8/2001 |
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Pros: Great cinematography, haunting soundtrack, Ayesha Dharkar is beautiful
Cons: Lame plot device late in the film
Review: Santosh Sivan's THE TERRORIST is a truly memorable film. It captures an aspect of war that few peop
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