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Narthaki: A touching film on transgenders

Started by Shana A, May 04, 2011, 08:19:33 AM

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May 04, 2011, 08:19:33 AM
Narthaki: A touching film on transgenders
Last updated on: May 4, 2011 11:57 IST

http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-interview-with-director-vijayapadma/20110504.htm

It needs immense conviction and courage to make a film on a subject that's considered a taboo in India, and debutante filmmaker Vijayapadma has achieved that rare feat. Her first Tamil film Narthaki, ready for release this Friday, is the emotional journey of a transgender.

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Why did you decide to make a film on transgenders?

It all started with my work with the AIDS Control Society. I used to write a lot about the awareness programmes on the disease. During that period, I met many transgenders and learnt that their early life is very traumatic. So I decided to make a documentary on them.
"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." Oscar Wilde
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