Lakshmi and Me (2007)
“What sin did I commit to be born a woman?” Lakshmi wonders aloud. A 21- year-old housemaid in Mumbai, she works ten hours a day, seven days a week. One of her employer is Nishtha Jain, who begins to make a documentary that explores their relationship. Nishtha films Lakshmi at home, and at work in various houses. Lakshmi's is a precarious existence to begin with; illness and romance compound her problems in unexpected ways.
Director: Nishtha Jain
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date: November 23, 2007
Cinematography: Deepti Gupta
Budget: $100,000
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lakshmi and Me about?
- “What sin did I commit to be born a woman?” Lakshmi wonders aloud. A 21- year-old housemaid in Mumbai, she works ten hours a day, seven days a week. One of her employer is Nishtha Jain, who begins to make a documentary that explores their relationship. Nishtha films Lakshmi at home, and at work in various houses. Lakshmi's is a precarious existence to begin with; illness and romance compound her problems in unexpected ways.
- Who directed Lakshmi and Me?
- Lakshmi and Me was directed by Nishtha Jain.
- How long is Lakshmi and Me?
- Lakshmi and Me has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is Lakshmi and Me?
- Lakshmi and Me is a Documentary film.
- What is the budget of Lakshmi and Me?
- Lakshmi and Me had a budget of $100,000.