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Copyright Sridhar Rangayan, 2009
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CREDITS
Title: Loving Leena
Year: 2005
Language: Hindi
Subtitle: English
Genre: Short
Duration: 29 mins
Director: Tanya Das
SYNOPSIS
Based on the true life story of a woman in love with another woman. The film begins with a conversation between the film-maker and the actual protagonist, as she explains why she can not feature in the film herself. The protagonist then begins relating the story of her life to the film maker. Set in urban India, we commence with a heterosexual couple Ana and Amit, with Ana introducing her friend Carrie � the character representing the actual protagonist. As the story progresses, we see Carrie�s relationship with her partner Lina. They are seen going about their daily activities, while dealing with several internal as well as external conflicts. The heterosexual couple Ana and Amit, enter the story at pivotal moments, to draw a comparison as well as a contrast between the two relationships. The film captures Carrie�s life as a lesbian and her relationship with Lina, giving an insight into a same sex relationship.
QUEER NOTES
The prime focus of the film is love and how the heterosexual as well as the lesbian relationship revolve around the quest for love. The film tells the story of the actual protagonist in a true-to-life dramatization, encapsulating her persona, her emotions, hopes, fears, struggles and her love for her partner.
ACTOR/S IN QUEER ROLE
------------ as Carrie and ------------ as Lina (lesbian couple)
LINKS
Official website: www.saathii.org
queer portrayals in Indian films