A Flowering Tree
Synopsis
A closer look at a taboo subject in India: menstruation and how it is embedded in Hindu rituals and beliefs, dating back to ancient times. A short docu-fiction in the enigmatic, associative narrative style typical for this award winning South Indian director. This film by Tiger Award winner (in the category short film) contemplates in a very exciting visual manner on one of the taboo subjects in India - female menstruation and its connection with Hindu rites and beliefs. While in Brahmin Orthodox culture the period of menstruation is considered to be impure and women are not supposed to cook or touch any food prepared for other family members, the main character in this film evokes old menstrual rituals and places them in ancient Indian culture.
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- Director
- Vipin Vijay
- Original Title
- A Flowering Tree
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
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Vipin Vijay
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Vipin Vijay
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Genre -- WMN Documentaries
A collection of documentary films for or about women.
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What is A Flowering Tree about?
A closer look at a taboo subject in India: menstruation and how it is embedded in Hindu rituals and beliefs, dating back to ancient times. A short docu-fiction in the enigmatic, associative narrative style typical for this award winning South Indian director. This film by Tiger Award winner (in the category short film) contemplates in a very exciting visual manner on one of the taboo subjects in India - female menstruation and its connection with Hindu rites and beliefs. While in Brahmin Orthodox culture the period of menstruation is considered to be impure and women are not supposed to cook or touch any food prepared for other family members, the main character in this film evokes old menstrual rituals and places them in ancient Indian culture.
Who directed A Flowering Tree?
A Flowering Tree was directed by Vipin Vijay.
Who stars in A Flowering Tree?
The principal cast of A Flowering Tree includes Kani Kusruti.
When was A Flowering Tree released and how long is it?
A Flowering Tree was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 55m.