Samar (Hindi: समर, Urdu: سمر, translation: Conflict) is a 1999 Indian feature film directed by Shyam Benegal.
This movie is based on the book "Unheard Voices: Stories of Forgotten Lives" by Harsh Mander.
When a film actor is to enact the scene of humiliation, he revolts, thus sparking off another cycle of violence in the village.
[4] It also presents an unflattering image of modern filmmakers, especially those who visit far-flung rural areas, in search of "sensitive" stories, while themselves remaining insensitive to the rural dynamics, and in turn adding their own preconceived notions and bias to the entire film making process.
Instead, he finds himself abused and beaten by the land owner for breaking a rule that bans members of Nathu's community from entering the temple.