Testimony of Ana
Poverty • 24m
Anaben Pawar is an elderly tribal woman accused of witchcraft in rural India. Through Ana's story, we delve into a deep-rooted culture of patriarchy and examine one of the most monstrous attacks on women's bodies in modern India: the witch-hunt.
Director: Sachin Dheeraj Mudigonda
Producers: Janani Vijayanathan & Sachin Dheeraj Mudigonda
2021 | 24 min
India | USA
Languages: Dangi
Subtitles: English
Filmmaker Q&A:
https://simaacademy.com/filmmaker-qa/testimony-of-ana/
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