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SHUT UP SONA: This 85 mins ANITA a short drama from India was also thought
documentary from India, featured evoking as a film about women containment and how
in Indie Meme’s opening night, we shove the norms of patriarchy under the rug.
depicted Sona, a female singer
and the dichotomy that exists in the I also enjoyed SAB RAB DE BANDE a 28 minute
opportunities for men and women. documentary film about the life stories of five “LGBTQ
Sikhs” living in India and another documentary, Pari of
SEVEN AND A HALF: This 75 Pokhara, from Nepal, which is about human trafficking
mins drama from Iran showcased network.
individual stories of seven girls
with none having the chance In conclusion I would say that the excitement of the
of finding love as the society innovative virtual platform combined with a diverse
continues to hold “virginity” as a programming of films, which included several world
yardstick for an acceptable bride. premieres and also many Texas premieres, with a line-
up of special guests and Q and A with many Directors
HAVA, MARYAM AND made the Festival, IMFF2021, and sufficiently satisfying

AYESHA: This 83 min drama from and wholesome experience.
Afghanistan depicted
the beauty and strength
of Afghan women as
they maneuver through
marriage, family and
motherhood.”

ZIND A GI
TAMASHA: This

138 mins Drama from
talks “about all sorts of
minorities and it talks
about social media
and the monster that it
is.” - Sarmad Khoosat,
Filmmaker Closing Night was hosted by Sucharita Tyagi, writer,
Trivedi Ji: This short drama from film critic, video content creator and former radio
India depicts the protagonist stuck at jockey.
home during Corona. She becomes
very fond of her Aloe Vera plant and
calls it “Trivedi Ji”. As time progresses
her meals become meager and her
loneliness increases. The climax
comes when she ends up eating Write-up and coverage by Parul Bhatia
Trivedi Ji.

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