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Copyright Sridhar Rangayan, 2009
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CREDITS
Title: Rupantar
English Title: Transformation
Year: 2008
Language: Bengali
Subtitle: English
Genre: Docu-drama
Duration: 26 mins
Director: Amitava Sarkar
SYNOPSIS
The film talks about hurdles that most male-to-female transgender people in developing countries face in their daily lives. The film argues that even a minimum level of support can help lead dignified and healthier lives. The best source of such support can come from other transgender persons who have overcome all odds and are working for the cause of transgender individuals and communities.
QUEER NOTES
The main character in the film, Gour, is a male-to-female transgender person who finds all doors closing in on her and decides to leave home. But she is stopped by Amrita, the social worker, who takes her to a drop-in-center run by a transgender help group. The visit opens Gour�s eyes to new possibilities. She gains in self-confidence and her life is transformed forever.
ACTOR/S IN QUEER ROLE
Ujjal Banerjee as Gour and Tista Das as Amrita (transgender persons)
LINKS
Official website: www.saathii.org
queer portrayals in Indian films