Leper Life Beyond Stigma (2004)

Leper provides a rare and intimate glimpse into a contemporary society of lepers in a remote village in Nepal. Villages speak openly and emotionally about their relationship to their sickness, to the "healthy" community outside the village boundaries, and the myriad stigmas and misunderstandings which surround a disease that has marked their bodies and their lives.

Director: Ellen Bruno
Runtime: 23 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leper Life Beyond Stigma about?
Leper provides a rare and intimate glimpse into a contemporary society of lepers in a remote village in Nepal. Villages speak openly and emotionally about their relationship to their sickness, to the "healthy" community outside the village boundaries, and the myriad stigmas and misunderstandings which surround a disease that has marked their bodies and their lives.
Who directed Leper Life Beyond Stigma?
Leper Life Beyond Stigma was directed by Ellen Bruno.
How long is Leper Life Beyond Stigma?
Leper Life Beyond Stigma has a runtime of 23m (23 minutes).