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Ek Jagah Apni
Laila and Roshni, two transwomen, are looking for a house after they are evicted from the place they rented. Their search for a home is also their ongoing search for a place in this society that wants to keep them away in a section that can not be the center. They have a friend in Sharukh, but many of their other interactions don’t turn out as expected. Laila is torn between being true to herself and preserving links with her biological family. Roshni treads a fine line between concealing her identity and living the life that she wants, but it is not without its dangers. The film was part of NFDC Film Bazaar's, Work in Progress Lab 2021, and showcased in Goes to Cannes, Marche du Film 2022.
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Credits
Director: | Ektara Collective |
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Producer: | Ektara Collective, Lotus Visual Productions |
Screenwriter: | Rinchin, Maheen Mirza |
Cinematographer: | Maheen Mirza |
Editor: | Paramita Ghosh |
Sound Designer: | Bigyna Bhushal Dahal |
Principal Cast: | Manisha Soni, Muskan, Akash Jamra |
Contact
Distributor: | The Open Reel |
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Public Film Contact: | Ektara Collective |
Publicity Contact: | Maheen Mirza |
Sales Agent: | Cosimo Santoro |