Screening of Documentary “Born into Brothels”
Sun 01 Jun 2014, 6 pm
DOCLAB
From DOCLAB:
Hanoi DOCLAB cordially invites you to the screening of the “Born into Brothels” (2004) by Zana Briski and Ross Kauffman. This film won Oscar 2004 for Best Documentary Feature and Audien Award in Sundance Film Festival.
“Born Into Brothels” is a documentary about the inspiring non-profit foundation Kids With Cameras, which teaches photography skills to children in marginalized communities. In 1998, New York-based photographer Zana Briski started photographing prostitutes in the red-light district of Calcutta. She eventually developed a relationship with their children, who were fascinated by her equipment.
After several years of learning in workshops with Briski, the kids created their own photographs with point-and-shoot 35 mm cameras. Their images capture the intimacy and color of everyday life in the overpopulated sections of Calcu . Proceeds from the sale of the children’s photographs go to fund their future education.
The photography is splendid, rich in color and subject matter, and the video camera following Briski through the squalid red light district, pausing to hear abusive mothers and drugged fathers deny their children passage into a better life, hearing the wisdom of the elders who desire something more for these children, captures a world few know. This is a touching film without being maudlin, beautiful without ignoring reality. Highly Recommended.”
Duration: 85 minutes
Language: The film is in English with Vietnamese subtitle
Free Entrance.
The screening is non-profit and aims for research and studies only.
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Watch the film trailer here:
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AODZ6k8LgEI[/youtube]
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