Surbhi Dewan, S A Hanan
Trans Kashmir
Kashmir Transgender Movement for Human Rights
Year:
2022
Length:
61 min
Country:
India
Language:
English/Kashmiri/Urdu
Director:
Surbhi Dewan, S A Hanan
SYNOPSIS
For generations, the transgender women of Kashmir have worked as matchmakers and performers. But their gender, economic and socio-political realities make them some of the most vulnerable people in the world today. Offering an intimate glimpse into their unique culture, resilience, and beauty, this documentary chronicles their growing movement to secure basic human rights.
about the director
Surbhi Dewan is an independent writer, director & producer. Her films connect personal portraits to larger socio-political landscapes. She is deeply committed to presenting unique perspectives and humanising ‘the other’ through her films. Her notable films include her recent award-winning films AN OPEN SKY and DAUGHTER OF NEPAL. Surbhi also produces social and commercial content with her New Delhi-based production company, Painted Tree Pictures.
Hanan is a television producer, director and an educator. He has produced and directed around 300 hours of television programs that include documentaries, short fiction films, public service announcements, and talk show series for various television channels. Hanan is a recipient of International Ford Fellowship (2007). He has taught television production as a guest faculty at various universities and institutes.
