Candles in the Wind (2013)

Candles in the Wind (2013) poster

Women of rural Punjab have long forgotten to sing the songs of harvest in the midst of escalating farm suicides. The Film witnesses the march of widows of the 'Green Revolution' in Punjab as they re-negotiate the rules of engagement and the politics of domination, in their bid to survive. For the first time, Candles in the Wind tells the story from inside this area, known as the green reserve of India, a place which is relentlessly transforming itself into a social desert, where women are obliged to take over dramatic situations without any form of protection or assistance. Their struggle gives us a window into the social-economic flux in rural India - a nuanced understanding of the silent under-currents of a gender-specific struggle in the larger narrative of surviving as a farmer in these times.

Director: Nandan Saxena, Kavita Bahl
Runtime: 52 min
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Editing: Navnita Sen
Production: PSBT, Doordarshan, Top Quark Films
Country: India
Language: English, हिन्दी, ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
Original Language: pa
More Films by Director: Nandan Saxena, Kavita Bahl

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Candles in the Wind about?
Women of rural Punjab have long forgotten to sing the songs of harvest in the midst of escalating farm suicides. The Film witnesses the march of widows of the 'Green Revolution' in Punjab as they re-negotiate the rules of engagement and the politics of domination, in their bid to survive. For the first time, Candles in the Wind tells the story from inside this area, known as the green reserve of India, a place which is relentlessly transforming itself into a social desert, where women are obliged to take over dramatic situations without any form of protection or assistance. Their struggle gives us a window into the social-economic flux in rural India - a nuanced understanding of the silent under-currents of a gender-specific struggle in the larger narrative of surviving as a farmer in these times.
Who directed Candles in the Wind?
Candles in the Wind was directed by Nandan Saxena, Kavita Bahl.
Who stars in Candles in the Wind?
Candles in the Wind stars Nandan Saxena, Kavita Bahl.
How long is Candles in the Wind?
Candles in the Wind has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
Where was Candles in the Wind produced?
Candles in the Wind was produced in India.