Aravani Girl
Synopsis
Sixteen year olds Palani and Karthik want to become "ladyboys." They're bullied in school and beaten by their families. Their parents would like to see them grow up as normal boys, but they're falling deeper and deeper into the world of the "Aravanis." Loved as dance performers but hated as homosexuals, their stories emblazon the inner conflicts of India's gender culture today.
Release History & Theatrical Window
14/09/2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Spenceley
- Original Title
- Aravani Girl
- Country of Origin
- India
- Release Date
- 14/09/2009
- Spoken Languages
- English, Tamil
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- Kent Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Spenceley
Peter Spenceley
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Spenceley
Director
Peter Spenceley
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Aravani Girl
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What is Aravani Girl about?
Sixteen year olds Palani and Karthik want to become "ladyboys." They're bullied in school and beaten by their families. Their parents would like to see them grow up as normal boys, but they're falling deeper and deeper into the world of the "Aravanis." Loved as dance performers but hated as homosexuals, their stories emblazon the inner conflicts of India's gender culture today.
Who directed Aravani Girl?
Aravani Girl was directed by Peter Spenceley.
Who stars in Aravani Girl?
The principal cast of Aravani Girl includes Not specified.
When was Aravani Girl released and how long is it?
Aravani Girl was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 53m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Aravani Girl?
Aravani Girl holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).