Something Like a War (1991)
An examination of India’s family planning program from the point of view of the women who are its primary targets. It traces the history of the family planning program and exposes the cynicism, corruption and brutality which characterizes its implementation. As the women themselves discuss their status, sexuality, fertility control and health, it is clear that their perceptions are in conflict with those of the program.
Director: Deepa Dhanraj
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 63 min
Release Date: January 1, 1991
Cinematography: Navroze Contractor
Editing: Haida Paul
Production: ONF | NFB, Channel Four Films, D&N FILM PRODUCTION, Equal Media Ltd.
Country: India, United Kingdom, Canada
Language: English, हिन्दी
Original Language: hi
Keywords
woman director
More Films by Director: Deepa Dhanraj
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Something Like a War about?
- An examination of India’s family planning program from the point of view of the women who are its primary targets. It traces the history of the family planning program and exposes the cynicism, corruption and brutality which characterizes its implementation. As the women themselves discuss their status, sexuality, fertility control and health, it is clear that their perceptions are in conflict with those of the program.
- Who directed Something Like a War?
- Something Like a War was directed by Deepa Dhanraj.
- How long is Something Like a War?
- Something Like a War has a runtime of 1h 3m (63 minutes).
- What genre is Something Like a War?
- Something Like a War is a Documentary film.
- Where was Something Like a War produced?
- Something Like a War was produced in India, United Kingdom, Canada.