Surviving Sabu (1998)

Surviving Sabu (1998) poster

The difficult relationship between a young gay South Asian man and his father, refracted through images of the late film star Sabu of Jungle Book and Elephant Boy.

Director: Ian Iqbal Rashid
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 16 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Nitin Sawhney
Production: Hindi Pictures, Arts Council of England
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son

Keywords

historical, family, colonialism

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Surviving Sabu about?
The difficult relationship between a young gay South Asian man and his father, refracted through images of the late film star Sabu of Jungle Book and Elephant Boy.
Who directed Surviving Sabu?
Surviving Sabu was directed by Ian Iqbal Rashid.
Who stars in Surviving Sabu?
Surviving Sabu stars Navin Chowdhry, Suresh Oberoi.
How long is Surviving Sabu?
Surviving Sabu has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
What genre is Surviving Sabu?
Surviving Sabu is a Drama film.
What are the themes of Surviving Sabu?
The themes of Surviving Sabu include: Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son.