A fascinating early feminist documentary from India focusing on women and education. Through a framing story of a young girl’s graduation from High School and the choices she confronts, the film provides a historical account of female eminence in pre-Hindi Indian culture and society. Further, it describes the contemporary struggle for female emancipation while stressing the opportunities and responsibilities that influence our protagonist’s decision. A technically accomplished film with beautiful cinematography and a fine soundtrack of Indian classical music.
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
323155
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Family - India
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → India - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Women - India
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → India - Social conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Women - India
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Women - Social conditions
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Education
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Education - India
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Educational equalization
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Women - Education
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Family - India
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Women - India
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)