Salma
United Kingdom2013documentary91'Kim Longinotto Retrospective
‘She is a good girl, but too smart’ – says the father of the eponymous protagonist. Salma, the most famous poet of southern India, who was born in a Moslem family, spent 9 years in isolation, like many other girls doomed to social exclusion after reaching sexual maturity. However, Salma found a way of escaping her loneliness and anger by writing poetry in secret. Many years later, she returned to her native village as a completely different person. She became a spokesperson for women in a similar situation. Will the new generation be ready to follow in her footsteps?
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A British documentary film director and cinematographer. She earned her degree in cinematography and film directing from the National Film and Television School. She made her debut in 1976 with the film 'Pride of Place'. She is renowned for her intimate, observational style and focus on women’s lives across cultures. Her critically acclaimed films, such as 'Sisters in Law' (2005), 'Divorce Iranian Style' (1998), and 'Pink Saris' (2010), explore themes of justice, gender, and human rights. Longinotto’s work is characterised by minimal narration and a strong ethical approach, allowing her protagonists to speak for themselves. She has received numerous international awards and is widely regarded as one of the most important contemporary documentary filmmakers.
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