A mentally challenged woman lives on the streets of Kolkata. One day a man appears in her life. Do they have any future? An appealing diploma work shot on 35mm, which uses strong visuals within a minimalist storytelling style. It won an award at the Bonjour India Festival.
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Film details
- Country of production
- India
- Year
- 2009
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2011
- Length
- 27'
- Medium/Format
- 35mm
