Donkeyhead

2022

1 hr. 45 min.

Comedy

Drama

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Mona, a failed writer, carves out a life of isolation while caring for her ailing Sikh father but when he has a debilitating stroke her three successful siblings show up on her doorstep determined to take control of the situation.

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Donkeyhead is essential viewing for all immigrants and others alike. It is the story of the black sheep of a Regina Punjabi immigrant family. The film is a landmark achievement because it is well written, well directed and very well acted and has a mature theme that is at the same time hilarious and relatable. South Asian storytelling in Canada (and North America) has really reached the next level.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Brilliant script, brilliant cast, Beautifully shot and directed. Touching but hilarious....must see movie of 2022!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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Amazing film. Reminded me so much of Rachel Getting Married in the best way possible. Go see this movie!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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Very fresh look at the dynamic s of a family in crisis. All characters are well rounded with each facing their own inner demons. Great writing, wonderful cast and a delight to see

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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Agam Darshi

Director

Agam Darshi

Mona

Stephen Lobo

Parm

Sandy Sidhu

Sandy

Kim Coates

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Huse Madhavji

Rup

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Aparita Bhandari

Globe and Mail

Even if Darshi hasn’t written Mona from personal experience, she clearly knows the character intimately, and gives Mona a kind of stubborn vulnerability that’s totally relatable.

Mar 10, 2022

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Claudia Puig

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

I thought it was quite well done... Generally, I think it worked quite well.

Jan 26, 2022

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Beatrice Loayza

New York Times

Despite her minor rebellions, Mona remains a frustratingly opaque character; a stereotypically troubled woman whose eventual awakening merits a shrug at most.

Jan 21, 2022

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Jorge Ignacio Castillo

Planet S Magazine

Donkeyhead is at its best when it focuses on Mona’s tailspin which is well-drawn, complex, and alternatively entertaining and horrible to watch.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 15, 2022

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Chris Knight

National Post

Donkeyhead is not a ribald laughfest but a thoughtful examination of immigrant experiences and filial expectations -- a little goofiness perhaps, but if you come for the comedy, stay for the drama.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 14, 2022

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Enriching but trite family drama.

Rated: B-

Feb 27, 2022

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Synopsis

Mona, a failed writer, carves out a life of isolation while caring for her ailing Sikh father but when he has a debilitating stroke her three successful siblings show up on her doorstep determined to take control of the situation.

Director: Agam Darshi
Executive Producer: Mike Boogie_Boogielow, Kim Coates, Robert Cuffley, Dave Hudakoc, Deepa Mehta, Mohanish Mansuri, Zulfia Waris
Screenwriter: Agam Darshi
Production Co: Karma Film Inc.
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 21, 2022

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