Eunuchs: India's Third Gender (1998)
Hijras. Eunuchs. Transgender.
This extraordinary film explores the twilight world of India's eunuchs who both exploit and bewail their ill-defined status within society. The eunuchs introduce a special world, where for them divinity and daily life alternate in the flash of an exquisitely made-up eye. A 3,600-strong ancient sect who claim to be descended from the gods live in relative luxury. Other Indian men explain why they too underwent painful castration.
Director: Michael Yorke
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 51 min
Release Date: September 26, 1998
Cast
- Aruna Har Prasad - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
Production: BBC Elstree
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English, हिन्दी
Original Language: en
Keywords
eunuch, castration, guru, gender identity, hijras, homosexuality
More Films by Director: Michael Yorke
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Eunuchs: India's Third Gender about?
- This extraordinary film explores the twilight world of India's eunuchs who both exploit and bewail their ill-defined status within society. The eunuchs introduce a special world, where for them divinity and daily life alternate in the flash of an exquisitely made-up eye. A 3,600-strong ancient sect who claim to be descended from the gods live in relative luxury. Other Indian men explain why they too underwent painful castration.
- Who directed Eunuchs: India's Third Gender?
- Eunuchs: India's Third Gender was directed by Michael Yorke.
- Who stars in Eunuchs: India's Third Gender?
- Eunuchs: India's Third Gender stars Aruna Har Prasad.
- How long is Eunuchs: India's Third Gender?
- Eunuchs: India's Third Gender has a runtime of 51m (51 minutes).
- What genre is Eunuchs: India's Third Gender?
- Eunuchs: India's Third Gender is a Documentary film.
- Where was Eunuchs: India's Third Gender produced?
- Eunuchs: India's Third Gender was produced in United Kingdom.