Once entertainers and employees of the royal court, Kashmiri Hijiras were believed to have mystical powers and were treasured members of society. Today, they fight for dignity and basic human rights. Offering an intimate glimpse into their unique culture, resilience, and beauty, this documentary chronicles their growing movement to secure the community’s survival.
Directors: Surbhi Dewan, S.A. Hanan
Year: 2022
Rating: 15
Run time: 1 hour 2 minutes
What else?
In conversation with Surbhi Dewan
(5:15-6pm)
Panel discussion with filmmaker Surbhi Dewan chaired by Professor Anandi Rao. Surbhi is an independent film director, writer & producer. Her films explore intersections between socio-political conflict, displacement, memory and identity. Surbhi will be joining us for the Q&A live from Delhi.
Throughout the day, enjoy food and stalls from the Kashmiri Cultural Society.
Rumours of Spring: A Global Series on Hope for the Future
Discover the extraordinary in the everyday.
Rumours of Spring brings critically acclaimed international cinema to Enfield. Join us every Saturday in July for a month of award-winning films, showcasing ordinary human stories which inspire us to dream of a better future.
Inspired by Farah Bashir's memoir of the same name detailing her life as a young girl growing up against the backdrop of conflict in Kashmir, the films in Rumours of Spring place the lives of women and girls centre stage – from the women whose neighbourhood is undergoing gentrification in Turkey to the unionisation of garment factory workers in Bangladesh – discover the extraordinary lives of ordinary women from across the globe from a selection of ground-breaking women filmmakers.
Alongside the films, the festival will include an exciting programme of community-led cultural events, panel discussions and Q&As with filmmakers, and an art installation by British-Kashmiri artist Hussina Raja.
TICKETS
£6.50 headline film tickets (includes access to events programme unless otherwise specified)
£24 festival pass (access to all headline films and full events programme)
More information on the Dugdale Arts Centre website and to book
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