And the Unclaimed (2013)

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…and the unclaimed delves into the aftermath of Swapna and Shucheta’s deaths, as well as the social conditions that led to their choice. “The unclaimed” refers both to the fact that neither of their families came forward to claim their bodies, but also to the tenuous state of existence of queer and trans folks in India. Interviews with Swapna and Shucheta’s families and neighbours are interspersed with the stories of ordinary Indian queer and trans people, as well as activists and advocates, all of whom are dealing with their own experiences of the label “unclaimed”, while fiercely fighting for their rights to live and love.

Director: Debalina Majumder
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 62 min
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Cinematography: Debalina Majumder
Editing: Abhro Banerjee
Production: Sappho for Equality
Country: India
Language: বাংলা, English
Budget: $20,000
Original Language: bn

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What is And the Unclaimed about?
…and the unclaimed delves into the aftermath of Swapna and Shucheta’s deaths, as well as the social conditions that led to their choice. “The unclaimed” refers both to the fact that neither of their families came forward to claim their bodies, but also to the tenuous state of existence of queer and trans folks in India. Interviews with Swapna and Shucheta’s families and neighbours are interspersed with the stories of ordinary Indian queer and trans people, as well as activists and advocates, all of whom are dealing with their own experiences of the label “unclaimed”, while fiercely fighting for their rights to live and love.
Who directed And the Unclaimed?
And the Unclaimed was directed by Debalina Majumder.
How long is And the Unclaimed?
And the Unclaimed has a runtime of 1h 2m (62 minutes).
What genre is And the Unclaimed?
And the Unclaimed is a Documentary film.
What is the budget of And the Unclaimed?
And the Unclaimed had a budget of $20,000.
Where was And the Unclaimed produced?
And the Unclaimed was produced in India.