Performing the Goddess (1999)

Performing the Goddess (1999) poster

"Chapal Bhaduri, a leading lady of Bengal’s traditional folk traveling theatre-in-the-round, the Jatra, spent his life playing women. This film is an intimate biography that brings you face to face with this unique individual, sharing what it means to him to become a woman night after night, talking of the woman inside his body, of troubled sexuality, of a long partnership with his older lover, of the loneliness of living on the edges of conventional society–and showing how he metamorphoses into the goddess to perform her story." - The Bangalore International Centre

Director: Naveen Kishore
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 44 min
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Cast

Editing: Naveen Kishore, Rajib Aditya
Production: The Seagull Foundation for the Arts
Country: India
Language: বাংলা
Original Language: bn

Keywords

theatre history, queer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Performing the Goddess about?
"Chapal Bhaduri, a leading lady of Bengal’s traditional folk traveling theatre-in-the-round, the Jatra, spent his life playing women. This film is an intimate biography that brings you face to face with this unique individual, sharing what it means to him to become a woman night after night, talking of the woman inside his body, of troubled sexuality, of a long partnership with his older lover, of the loneliness of living on the edges of conventional society–and showing how he metamorphoses into the goddess to perform her story." - The Bangalore International Centre
Who directed Performing the Goddess?
Performing the Goddess was directed by Naveen Kishore.
Who stars in Performing the Goddess?
Performing the Goddess stars Chapal Bhaduri.
How long is Performing the Goddess?
Performing the Goddess has a runtime of 44m (44 minutes).
What genre is Performing the Goddess?
Performing the Goddess is a Documentary film.
Where was Performing the Goddess produced?
Performing the Goddess was produced in India.