Between the Lines: India's Third Gender
General Information
- Original Title
- Between the Lines: Indiens drittes Geschlecht
- Author/Creator
- Wartmann, Thomas, director.
- Language
- English, Hindi.
- Subtitles
- English
- Published
- Germany : Filmquadrat GbR, 2006.
- Physical Description
- DVD-ROM (95 min.)
- Digital ver. identifier
- HU_OSA_00002889
Contents/Summary
- Summary
- The film follows Delhi-based photographer Anita Khemka as she sets out to explore the hidden hijra subculture of Bombay. Since she was a child, Khemka has been fascinated by the ornate femininity and captivating spiritual powers of the outcast hijras - biological men who dress as women but reject identification with either gender. Following three hijras, Asha, Rambha and Laxmi, Khemka enters the vibrant yet struggling hijra communities, openly discussing intimate details of their lives such as their matriarchal surrogate families, castration ceremonies, thoughts about sexuality and relationships and the challenges of overcoming economic dependence on begging and prostitution. Uniquely engaging because of Khemka's ability to initiate personal dialogue about femininity, sexuality and persistent cultural stereotypes about gender, this artful film provides fascinating insights into a social group that is a growing leader in the fight for gender and sexuality rights in India.
Subjects
- Genre
- Documentary films
Bibliographic Information
- Title Translation
- Between the Lines: India's Third Gender
- Note
- Verzio Film Festival Submission
- Library Special Collection
- Verzio Film Festival Submission
Holdings
| Item Type | Current Location | Call Number | Status | Shelving Location | Public Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DVD-ROM | OSA Film Library | FL Record 1227 | Available | - | - |
| Digital film | OSA Film Library | FL Record 1227 (HU_OSA_00002889.mp4) | Available | Access Copy, MP4 format |