Kalighat Fetish
কালীঘাট অতিকথা
Synopsis
The film attempts to negotiate with the duality that is associated with the ceremonial veneration of the Mother Goddess Kali. It ruminates on the nuanced transness that is prevalent, in the ceremonial performance of male devotees cross dressing as Kali. This is interwoven with grotesque elements of a sacrificial ceremony, which forms a vital part of the worship of the Goddess.
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- Director
- Ashish Avikunthak
- Screenplay & Story
- Ashish Avikunthak
- Original Title
- কালীঘাট অতিকথা
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Bengali
- Runtime
- 22m
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Ashish Avikunthak
Ashish Avikunthak
Neeraj Voralia
Ashish Avikunthak
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Ashish Avikunthak
Director
Ashish Avikunthak
Producer
Ashish Avikunthak
Writer
Neeraj Voralia
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What is Kalighat Fetish about?
The film attempts to negotiate with the duality that is associated with the ceremonial veneration of the Mother Goddess Kali. It ruminates on the nuanced transness that is prevalent, in the ceremonial performance of male devotees cross dressing as Kali. This is interwoven with grotesque elements of a sacrificial ceremony, which forms a vital part of the worship of the Goddess.
Who directed Kalighat Fetish?
Kalighat Fetish was directed by Ashish Avikunthak.
Who stars in Kalighat Fetish?
The principal cast of Kalighat Fetish includes Kaushik Gangopadhya.
When was Kalighat Fetish released and how long is it?
Kalighat Fetish was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 22m.