Sex Death and the Gods
General Information
- Author/Creator
- Kidron, Beeban, director
- Language
- English, Hindi.
- Subtitles
- English
- Published
- United Kingdom: 2010.
- Physical Description
- DVD (72 min.)
- Digital ver. identifier
- HU_OSA_00006775
Contents/Summary
- Summary
- The devadasi are Hindus who are married to god in childhood, and at puberty sold for sex. In this fascinating film by Kidron, we go on an intimate journey into the twilight world of the devadasi and meet the girls of Karnataka, southern India who are forced to live in this ancient tradition despite it having been declared illegal for more than 60 years. The documentary investigates the surprising history of this little-understood community, reveals their rich and privileged past as concubines to the princes and priests of India's ruling class and explores their heritage as dancers and entertainers.
Subjects
- Genre
- Documentary films
Bibliographic Information
- Title Translation
- Sex Death and the Gods
- 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 5140 | Available | - | |
| Digital film | OSA Film Library | FL Record 5140 (HU_OSA_00006775.mp4) | Available | Access Copy, MP4 format |