Through a succession of mini-portraits, this documentary portrays a woman of rural India whose life, shaped by tradition and ritual, still follows a pre-determined course. Images of great visual beauty illustrate the various stages of her evolution, from childhood to old age. Her marriage to a young man of her parents’ choice is a turning point in her life. She must leave her family to become a member of her husband’s family. The woman of rural India moves through life with grace and dignity, regardless of the tasks she must perform. Voice and narration: Kelly Ricard.
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In ACMI's collection
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ACMI Identifier
310322
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Rural women
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → India - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Women - India
Documentary → Documentary films - India
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Developing countries - Social conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Rural women
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Women - India
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Women - Social conditions
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Conduct of life
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Life cycle, Human
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Women - India
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Life cycle, Human
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Lifestyles
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Rural women
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)