What Has Happened to This City? (1986)
Explores the processes of political maneuvering which led to the Hyderabad communal riots in 1984. The city’s history, the provocative speeches of its politicians and the instrumentalisation of religious processions stands next to the testimonies and the striking visual accounts of the Old City’s working class – those who lose their livelihoods through violent attacks and long periods of imposed curfew.
Director: Deepa Dhanraj
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: February 14, 1986
Screenplay
Music: Navroze Contractor
Cinematography: Navroze Contractor
Country: India
Language: हिन्दी
Original Language: hi
Keywords
politics, religion, hyderabad, woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is What Has Happened to This City? about?
- Explores the processes of political maneuvering which led to the Hyderabad communal riots in 1984. The city’s history, the provocative speeches of its politicians and the instrumentalisation of religious processions stands next to the testimonies and the striking visual accounts of the Old City’s working class – those who lose their livelihoods through violent attacks and long periods of imposed curfew.
- Who directed What Has Happened to This City??
- What Has Happened to This City? was directed by Deepa Dhanraj.
- How long is What Has Happened to This City??
- What Has Happened to This City? has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is What Has Happened to This City??
- What Has Happened to This City? is a Documentary film.
- Where was What Has Happened to This City? produced?
- What Has Happened to This City? was produced in India.