Synopsis
After Laila marries a fellow nomadic tribesman, she and the rest of their tribe migrate to mountainous plains. Their move attracts the attention of local police officers, who are in awe of Laila’s beauty. Through seven folk songs, Pushpendra Singh weaves a tale in which Laila interrogates what it means to be a woman desired by many but unable to act on desires of her own—an allegory of the political situation in Kashmir. Set against the beautiful Himalayan mountains in Kashmir and Jammu, Singh’s lyrical, sometimes playful, story is a poignant comment on life at the intersection of desire, politics and culture.
Details
Director:
Pushpendra Singh
Country:
India
Duration:
96 Mins
Rating:
NC16 (Sexual Scene)
Year:
2020
Language(s):
Gojri, Hindi
Showtimes
Cinema
29 Nov 2020, Sunday, 6:30pm
Oldham Theatre
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Film Credits
Director
Pushpendra Singh is an Indian actor, writer and filmmaker whose works have travelled internationally including the Berlinale. His films focus on the impact that tradition, culture and politics has on the everyday lives of marginalised individuals or communities. His previous features include The Honour Keeper (2014) and Ashwatthama (2017).
Cast & Crew
Producer:
Pushpendra Singh
Gulab Singh Tanwar
Ajit Singh Rathore
Sanjay Gulati
Cast:
Navjot Randhawa
Sadakkit Bijran
Shahnawaz Bhat