Ganesh Yourself (2016)

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In the tumultuous city of Mumbai, a strange robot appears. Its name is Bappa, and it looks like the god, Ganesha. Anyone can volunteer to control it from a distance, and so to take on the voice of God. Bappa soon becomes a convincing interface for broadcasting ideas and opinions. As the Ganesha festival is at its height, Hindu priests use the robot to transmit their incantations, astrologers make predictions for their customers, and militants speak through the mechanical deity to propose social reforms. For the rst time in the history of religions, it is possible to take the place of God, and for those who believe, to converse with Him or appeal to His wisdom.

Director: Emmanuel Grimaud
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 67 min
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Language: Français
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ganesh Yourself about?
In the tumultuous city of Mumbai, a strange robot appears. Its name is Bappa, and it looks like the god, Ganesha. Anyone can volunteer to control it from a distance, and so to take on the voice of God. Bappa soon becomes a convincing interface for broadcasting ideas and opinions. As the Ganesha festival is at its height, Hindu priests use the robot to transmit their incantations, astrologers make predictions for their customers, and militants speak through the mechanical deity to propose social reforms. For the rst time in the history of religions, it is possible to take the place of God, and for those who believe, to converse with Him or appeal to His wisdom.
Who directed Ganesh Yourself?
Ganesh Yourself was directed by Emmanuel Grimaud.
How long is Ganesh Yourself?
Ganesh Yourself has a runtime of 1h 7m (67 minutes).
What genre is Ganesh Yourself?
Ganesh Yourself is a Documentary film.