Unwoman
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| Directed by | Pallavi Roy |
| Written by |
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| Produced by | Gunjan Goel |
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| Cinematography | Shakil Rehan Khan |
| Edited by | Gunjan Goel, Mohd Firoj Alam |
| Music by | Abhay Rustum Sopori |
Production company | Hashtag Films LLP |
| Distributed by | Jai Viratra Entertainment limited Manoj Nandwana |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Unwoman[2] is an Hindi-language drama film produced by Gunjan Goel under the banner of Hashtag Films LLP.[3] The film is categorised under the genre of love, social issues, LGBTQ+, and drama.[4] The earlier name of the film was Sanwri. The film won the best foreign film award in the Merced Queer Film Festival. UnWoman also garnered the title of best LGBTQ Film in Northeast India International Film. UnWoman garnered huge appreciation when officially screened at KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival and Taiwan International Queer Film Festival.[5]
Production
Pallavi Roy has directed the film. Abhay Rustom Sopori has composed the music, and Dhanraj Dadhich has penned the lyrics. Shakil Rehan Khan has handled the cinematography, while Gunjan Goel and Firoj Alam have edited the film. Abhay Rustom Sopori has also composed the background score. The film is set to release on 5 May 2023. The film was shot in Osian, Jodhpur, and is being distributed by Manoj Nandwana of Jai Viratra Entertainment Limited.[6]
Synopsis
The film revolves around the life of Bhanwar, a simple man from a village in Rajasthan, whose life is dominated by his uncle Bhairo. In order to improve their living conditions, Bhairo coaxes Bhanwar to buy a bride. However, the human trafficker they contact dupes Bhanwar and sells him Sanwri, who is an intersex/transgender person. Sanwri's gentle nature gradually softens Bhanwar's heart, and their bond based on necessity turns into love. However, Bhairo treats Sanwri as an object to serve his needs, and tension arises when Bhanwar objects. Sanwri's identity is revealed, and they are forced to confront the harsh judgment, mockery, taboos, and hypocrisy of society.[7]
Cast
- Bhagwan Tiwari as Bhairo
- Kanak Garg as Sanwri
- Sarthak Narula as Bhanwar
- Girish Pal as Kaircharan
- Karan Maan as Harinder
- Pramod Deswal as Gopi
Accolades
- Northeast India International Film Festival - Best LGBTQ Film[8]
- 6th INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FILM FESTIVAL 2023 @INDIA,KERALA - Official Selection
- First-Time Filmmaker Sessions - hosted by Lift-Off Global Network - Official Selection
- Paris International Film Awards - Best Director
- Toronto International Women Film Festival - Official Selection
- Seoul International Monthly Film Festival - Honorable Mention
- Merced Queer Film Festival - Best International Feature Film
- Taiwan International Queer Film Festival - Official Selection[9]
- KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival - Official Selection[10]
- LA Independent Women Film Awards - Official Selection
References
- ^ "UNWOMAN 5th May, 2023 – Film Information".
- ^ "Unwoman - Official Teaser". The Times of India.
- ^ "UnWoman is all set to release in theatre on 5th May, 2023".
- ^ "UnWoman explores the concept of love and LGBTQ+, releases 5th May, 2023!". 27 March 2023.
- ^ "Badhaai do, Sheer Qorma lead the line-up at Kashish 2022".
- ^ "UnWoman is all set to release in theatre on 5th May, 2023".
- ^ https://cineblitz.in/news-gossip/unwoman-is-all-set-to-release-in-theatre-on-5th-may-2023/
- ^ "Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival to present rainbow of LGBTQIA+ films during Pride".
- ^ "Narrative Features (Non-competition) 2022".
- ^ "Dazzling Array of Indian LGBTQ+ Films at KASHISH".