IFFM Centering The Sidelined Shorts Package

86 min | 18 Aug 2024

"Ayesha, a Muslim house-help, reluctantly takes a job at a Hindu household, "Naam (Identity)": A single mother changes her identity to work as house help, "Munna and Maanu" is a short documentary exploring the 25-year bond between filmmaker Maanvi and domestic worker Munna.

Ayesha: A Muslim house-help, reluctantly takes a job at a Hindu household. The owner mishears her name as 'Asha,' a common Hindu name, leading to a misunderstanding about her identity."

"Naam (Identity)": A single mother changes her identity to work as house help. She bonds deeply with her pregnant employer, sharing personal experiences. Their friendship faces a test due to a major misunderstanding.

"Munna and Maanu": Is a short documentary exploring the 25-year bond between filmmaker Maanvi and domestic worker Munna. The arrival of Munna's daughter, Saba, transforms their dynamic, highlighting companionship, familial bonds, and evolving relationships in a shared household.

Director
Nihit Bhave (Ayesha) ,Sooraj Gunjal (Naam - Identity),Maanvi Chowdhary (Munna and Maanu)
Genre
Documentary, Drama
Release Date
18 August 2024
Runtime
86 min

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