Salma (2013)
When Salma, a young Muslim girl in a south Indian village, was 13 years old, her family locked her up for 25 years, forbidding her to study and forcing her into marriage. During that time, words were Salma’s salvation. She began covertly composing poems on scraps of paper and, through an intricate system, was able to sneak them out of the house, eventually getting them into the hands of a publisher. Against the odds, Salma became the most famous Tamil poet: the first step to discovering her own freedom and challenging the traditions and code of conduct in her village.
Director: Kim Longinotto
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: January 20, 2013
Screenplay
Production: Channel 4 Television
Country: United Kingdom, India
Language: தமிழ்
Original Language: en
Keywords
woman director
More Films by Director: Kim Longinotto
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Salma about?
- When Salma, a young Muslim girl in a south Indian village, was 13 years old, her family locked her up for 25 years, forbidding her to study and forcing her into marriage. During that time, words were Salma’s salvation. She began covertly composing poems on scraps of paper and, through an intricate system, was able to sneak them out of the house, eventually getting them into the hands of a publisher. Against the odds, Salma became the most famous Tamil poet: the first step to discovering her own freedom and challenging the traditions and code of conduct in her village.
- Who directed Salma?
- Salma was directed by Kim Longinotto.
- How long is Salma?
- Salma has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Salma?
- Salma is a Documentary film.
- Where was Salma produced?
- Salma was produced in United Kingdom, India.