Sohum Shah presents
Gulabi Gang
A film by Nishtha Jain
96min, 2012, Norway/India/Denmark
Gulabi Gang, a feature-length documentary, will
be released in theatres across India on February 21, 2014. The film is
being presented by actor/ producer Sohum Shah, who cinemagoers will
remember from last year’s breakthrough feature, Ship of Theseus. It follows Sampat Paland the feisty women of
her Gulabi Gang as they combat gender violence, caste oppression and
widespread corruption in the badlands of Bundelkand in central India.
Gulabi Gang marks Shah’s foray into
distribution. “The film has a great story, and is highly
entertaining,” he reasoned. Speaking about the film’s relevance in
Indian society he added, “I’ve always believed that cinema is a great
medium for education. A film like this can help spread awareness on
the current state of gender inequality in India.” Shah chose to release the film as he is, “Working
towards changing the way Indian audiences look at documentaries. Just
as so many people came forward to support us when we released Ship of Theseus,
I feel like it’s my turn to lend my support to a film that I feel needs to be
seen.”
Directed by Nishita Jain (who also co-produced the
film through her Raintree Films banner), the film is supported by Norway-based
Piraya Films and Final Cut For Real from Denmark, among other international
participants. It has won five international awards, including Best
Film at the Dubai International Film Festival and Best Documentary, awarded by
the International Association of Women In Radio and Television (AIWRT). It also
enjoys the distinction of being the first Indian documentary to have a
theatrical release abroad, having released in Norway last year.
The release of Gulabi Gang sees Recyclewala
Labs, the media production house helmed by Sohum Shah and Ship of Theseus
Writer/Director Anand Gandhi, hold true to their pledge to, “Facilitate an
evolving platform for local and international filmmakers
to create contemporary, engaging and awe-inspiring experiences, using motion
picture to initiate dialogue and examine belief systems.“ With several
projects in the pipeline, expect some exciting revelations from the studio in
the near future.
In Bundelkhand, India, a revolution is in the making among the poorest of the poor,
as Sampat Pal and the fiery women of her Gulabi Gang empower themselves and
take up the fight against gender violence, caste oppression and widespread
corruption.
Direction Nishtha
Jain
Script Nishtha
Jain, Torstein Grude
Cinematography Rakesh
Haridas
Editor
Sound Niraj
Gera
Music Composer Peter Scartabello
Sound Editing/Mix Peter Schultz
Assistant Director Aditya Kelgaonkar
Line Producer Neelima Goel
Producer Torstein Grude, Piraya Films, Norway
Co-producer Nishtha Jain, Raintree Films
Co-Producer Signe Bryge Sorenson, Anne
Kohncke
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