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2009 Festival programme.
Sari Soldiers
Saturday 14th February 1:00 PM - Studio (TBTL)
Director:Julie Bridgham
Cert:TBC Year: 2008 Length:90mins
Country:USA
Nepal has been transformed in less than a decade from a royal kingdom to a democracy where Maoists are in the majority. Over three years Bridgham follows the lives of six women through these changes, from soldier to grieving mother, from monarchist to activist.
Thanks to the Directors
Critics
“Gives new meaning to the words
courage and resilience.”
“Balanced, moving and comprehensive... shows how circumstances can radicalise even the most middle-of-the-road people.”
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