partitions (2021)

Partitions draws on photographs, state documents, audio recordings and footage of domestic spaces and routines, to tell a story of Sindhi migration following the Partition of India in 1947. Inspired by the life of a woman who was born in Hyderabad, Sindh, grew up in Madras (Chennai) and lived the rest of her life as a Singaporean, the film juxtaposes fragmented recollections of the past with enduring practices of the present.

Director: Vishal Daryanomel
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 16 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Priya Vashi Ramchandani
Editing: Vishal Daryanomel, Sharmeen/Sifar
Country: Singapore
Original Language: sd

Themes

Birds: Flight and Migration in the Sky, Bird Migration and Freedom in the Sky

Keywords

singapore, migration, food, sindhi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is partitions about?
Partitions draws on photographs, state documents, audio recordings and footage of domestic spaces and routines, to tell a story of Sindhi migration following the Partition of India in 1947. Inspired by the life of a woman who was born in Hyderabad, Sindh, grew up in Madras (Chennai) and lived the rest of her life as a Singaporean, the film juxtaposes fragmented recollections of the past with enduring practices of the present.
Who directed partitions?
partitions was directed by Vishal Daryanomel.
Who stars in partitions?
partitions stars Gunwanti M Mahtani, Padu M Mahtani, Hla Kyawt May.
How long is partitions?
partitions has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
What genre is partitions?
partitions is a Documentary film.
Where was partitions produced?
partitions was produced in Singapore.
What are the themes of partitions?
The themes of partitions include: Birds: Flight and Migration in the Sky, Bird Migration and Freedom in the Sky.