Kanchana

Following ancient customs, a 10 year old girl is banished to a basic hut outside the village for menstruating. There she goes through a trauma of isolation, pain and feels ostracized. The story depicts how these ancient menstrual myths still haunt Indian women, and the stigma of menstruation is hard to overcome in this 21st century.

Director: Sriram Kanchana Thangaraj
Runtime: 16 min

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Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Sriram Kanchana Thangaraj

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kanchana about?
Following ancient customs, a 10 year old girl is banished to a basic hut outside the village for menstruating. There she goes through a trauma of isolation, pain and feels ostracized. The story depicts how these ancient menstrual myths still haunt Indian women, and the stigma of menstruation is hard to overcome in this 21st century.
Who directed Kanchana?
Kanchana was directed by Sriram Kanchana Thangaraj.
Who stars in Kanchana?
Kanchana stars Manasvi Kottachi, Deepa, Chinnamani, Aneesha Majors.
How long is Kanchana?
Kanchana has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).