A girl. Her father. Their fight for justice.

Synopsis

To Kill a Tiger” is a cinematic David and Goliath story about Ranjit, a farmer in Jharkhand, who takes on the fight of his life when he demands justice for his 13-year-old daughter, the survivor of sexual assault. Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature and directed by Nisha Pahuja, this is a story of hope, resilience,and a father’s unwavering love. Sometimes, one person’s bravery can be all it takes to spark change.

Summary

In a small Indian village, Ranjit wakes up to find that his 13-year-old daughter has not returned from a family wedding. A few hours later, she’s found stumbling home. After being abducted into the woods, she was sexually assaulted by three men. Ranjit goes to the police, and the men are arrested. But Ranjit’s relief is short-lived, as the villagers and their leaders launch a sustained campaign to force the family to drop the charges.

A cinematic documentary, To Kill a Tiger follows Ranjit’s uphill battle to find justice for his child. In India, where a rape is reported every 20 minutes and conviction rates are less than 30 percent, Ranjit’s decision to support his daughter is virtually unheard of. With tremendous access, we witness the emotional journey of an ordinary man facing extraordinary circumstances. A father whose love for his daughter forces a social reckoning that will reverberate for years to come.

PRAISE

... powerful… What’s extraordinary about “To Kill a Tiger” is Kiran and Ranjit’s determination and the possible changes for good that may result from it.

– Mark Jenkins, The Washington Post

...a triumph...

– Akanksha Kamath, Vogue

...powerful…a necessary work.

– Siddhant Adlakha, Variety

Easily the most amazing and important story I’ve seen told onscreen this year.

– STACEY WILSON HUNT, Contributing Editor at The Hollywood reporter

A story of how one family’s strength can overcome even the most heinous injustices.

– Mindy Kaling, Executive Producer

One of the most anticipated movies of Fall 2023

– The New York Times

..masterfully observant

– POV

One of the most important films in modern Indian history..

– Dev Patel, Executive Producer

An empowering documentary… a phenomenal act of love and justice… To Kill A Tiger daringly interrogates age-old customs in favor of human rights

– Asian Movie Pulse

TO KILL A TIGER should be put high on your list of musts...riveting.

– SF Gate

To Kill a Tiger is a small light in a dark room which could help inspire others to speak out against injustice.

– NYC MOVIE GURU | Avi Offer

To Kill a Tiger is a film bristling with such invigorating defiance

– THE NEW YORK TIMES | Devika Girish

the film makes a powerful case for social change

– IN REVIEW ONLINE | Morris Yang

press

March 8, 2024

Deadline

Academy Award-Nominated ‘To Kill A Tiger’ To Premiere On Netflix Oscar Sunday; Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Dev Patel, Mindy Kaling Praise Film

February 24, 2024

Variety

Netflix Buys Oscar-Nominated Documentary ‘To Kill a Tiger’

February 22, 2024

USA TODAY

In 'To Kill a Tiger,' a father stands by his assaulted daughter. Oscar, stand by them.

February 19, 2024

Los Angeles Times

‘To Kill a Tiger’ chronicles an Indian family’s battle for justice for their daughter

February 17, 2024

Deadline

‘To Kill A Tiger’ Director Nisha Pahuja On Telling A “David And Goliath” Story – Contenders Film: The Nominees

February 16, 2024

Point of View Magazine

Oscar Nominee To Kill a Tiger Is the Year’s Success Story

February 15, 2024

Next Best Picture

The Next Best Picture Podcast – Interview With The “To Kill A Tiger” Director Nisha Pahuja

January 23, 2024

The Hollywood Reporter

‘To Kill a Tiger’ Director Says Oscar Nomination Will Bring Important Attention to Survivors of Sexual Violence

January 11, 2024

Variety

The Gold List: Winner, Best Documentary Feature.

January 11, 2024

Sima awards

SIMA Awards Documentary Features 2024 Finalists

January 11, 2024

Variety

Will Social Issue Docs Like ‘Beyond Utopia’ and ‘Four Daughters’ Snag Oscar Noms This Year?

January 10, 2024

Variety

Olivia Rodrigo, Charles Melton, ‘Past Lives’ Among 2024 Gold List Winners

January 10, 2024

Variety

‘Saltburn,’ ‘Killers of the Flower Moon,’ ‘American Fiction’ Artisans and More Take Us Behind the Scenes at Variety’s FYC Fest: The Shortlist

January 3, 2024

Vogue

The Oscar-shortlisted To Kill a Tiger is a tender yet triumphant film about rape in India

January 3, 2024

Vogue

The Oscar-shortlisted To Kill a Tiger is a tender yet triumphant film about rape in India

December 31, 2023

Deadline

Matt Carey’s Top Documentaries Of 2023

December 29, 2023

Variety

‘To Kill a Tiger’ Review: A Heavy, Resilient Documentary About Justice in Modern India

December 29, 2023

Variety

To Kill a Tiger’ Review: A Heavy, Resilient Documentary About Justice in Modern India

December 23, 2023

IndieWire

38 Directors Pick Their Favorite Films of 2023

December 21, 2023

Variety

‘Oscar Shortlists Announced for 10 Categories: ‘Barbie’ Leads the Way

December 21, 2023

Variety

Oscar Shortlists Announced for 10 Categories

December 7, 2023

DEADLINE

Director Nisha Pahuja’s ‘To Kill A Tiger’ Follows An Indian Family’s Tenacious Fight For Justice After A Violent Sexual Assault; Dev Patel Joins Project As Its “Hype Man”

December 7, 2023

THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

‘To Kill a Tiger’ Depicts an Indian Father as a Model for Male Allyship

December 7, 2023

THE WRAP

How the Documentary ‘To Kill a Tiger’ Found Its Hero in a 13-Year-Old Rape Survivor

November 28, 2023

IDA

"Unflinchingly Brave and Pro-Justice”: Nisha Pahuja Discusses ‘To Kill a Tiger’

November 24, 2023

Washington Post

The Best Movies of 2023 So Far

November 21, 2023

Steve Pond

‘Apolonia, Apolonia’ Leads International Documentary Association Nominations

November 14, 2023

BBC

Emmy-nominated film director Nisha Pahuja joins Woman’s Hour to talk about her new documentary, To Kill A Tiger

November 14, 2023

THE FEDERAL

To Kill A Tiger: Nisha Pahuja on her documentary about a teen sexual assault victim - Nilosree Biswas

November 14, 2023

HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

Best Documentary Feature Film – TO KILL A TIGER Ranked #17 Under “Possibilities" - Scott Feinberg

November 14, 2023

THE GUARDIAN

How a father’s love for his daughter challenged India’s ‘rape culture' - Saeed Kamali Dehghan

November 8, 2023

BREAKING NEWS NETWORK

Canadian Documentary ‘To Kill a Tiger’ Sheds Light on India’s Rape Culture - Rafia Tasleem

November 8, 2023

DEADLINE

'To Kill A Tiger’: After An Indian Girl Is Sexually Assaulted, Her Father Takes Extraordinary Action – Matthew Carey

November 7, 2023

WASHINGTON POST

Documentary follows a rape case, in a land where it’s all too common - Mark Jenkins

November 2, 2023

BROWN GIRL MAGAZINE

Filmmaker Nisha Pahuja on ‘To Kill A Tiger’ — A Tale of Defiance, Justice and Triumph - Nida Hasan

October 11, 2023

PEOPLE

To Kill a Tiger Director on Documenting a Father's Quest for Justice After His Daughter's Sexual Assault - Jack Smart

May 24, 2023

Darpan

Documentary filmmaker Nisha Pahuja: “You have to be very comfortable in chaos." - Jorge Castillo Darpan

February 9, 2023

THE GLOBE & MAIL

Documentary To Kill a Tiger details the fight for justice against sexual violence in India - Johanna Schneller

September 20, 2022

Asian Movie Pulse

Documentary Review: To Kill A Tiger by Nisha Pahuja - Grace Han

September 7, 2022

SHE DOES THE CITY

Mindy Kaling endorses Toronto filmmaker Nisha Pahuja’s doc at TIFF - Jen McNeely

September 7, 2022

Women & hollywood

Interviews: TIFF 2022 Women Directors - Nisha Pahuja, To Kill a Tiger - Annie Colao

September 6, 2022

POV MAGAZINE

The Tiger Roars. Nisha Pahuja’s To Kill a Tiger is a powerful portrait of a family's strength - Pat Mullen

August 31, 2022

CBC

Nisha Pahuja on her deeply challenging journey documenting one Indian family's fight for justice

Awards

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Credits

Written and Directed by: NISHA PAHUJA Producer CORNELIA PRINCIPE Producers NISHA PAHUJA – DAVID OPPENHEIM Executive Producer ANDY COHEN Executive Producer ANITA LEE Executive Producer ATUL GAWANDE Executive Producer ANDREW DRAGOUMIS Executive Producer DEV PATEL Executive Producer MINDY KALING Executive Producer SHIVANI RAWAT Executive Producer RUPI KAUR Executive Producer ANITA BHATIA Executive Producer NIRAJ BHATIA Executive Producer DEEPA MEHTA Executive Producer SAMARTH SAHNI Executive Producer S. Mona Sinha (Equality Now) Executive Producer Mala Gaonkar (Surgo Foundation) Executive ProducerRegina K. Sculley Executive ProducerPriyanka Chopra Jonas Executive ProducerCORNELIA PRINCIPE Executive Producer PRIYA DORASWAMY Executive Producer JASON LOFTUS Editors MIKE MUNN CCE – DAVE KAZALA CCE Director of Photography MRINAL DESAI Original Score JONATHAN GOLDSMITH Location Sound Recordist ANITA KUSHWAHA Research NISHA PAHUJA Archival Research ERIN CHISHOLM Creative Consultant ANDY COHEN Story Editor MANFRED BECKER

A Notice Pictures & NFB Co-Production

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