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Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
2001 3h 44m Ashutosh Gowariker

Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India

★ 8.1 IMDb
Drama Sport
The year is 1893 and India is under British occupation. In a small village, the tyrannical Captain Russell has imposed an unprecedented land tax on its citizens. Outraged, Bhuvan, a rebellious farmer, rallies the villagers to publicly oppose the tax. Russell offers a novel way to settle the dispute: he challenges Bhuvan and his men to a game of cricket, a sport completely foreign to India. If Bhuvan and his men can defeat Russell's team, the tax will be repealed.
MusicA. R. Rahman

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Awards & Festivals
Nominated International Submission to the Academy Awards
Nominated Academy Award for Best International Feature Film
Nominated European Film Award for Best Non-European Film
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