MARCHING IN THE DARK

By Kinshuk SURJAN

NETHERLANDS FILM FUND / NEDERLANDS FILMFONDS - as FIN

Documentary - Completed 2024

In the midst of India’s farmer suicide crisis and shunned by cultural traditions, a young widow’s emerging voice helps navigate her grief as she discovers strength and joy in unexpected community with others like her.

Festivals
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CPH:DOX 2024
HUMAN RIGHTS AWARD
    • Year of production
    • 2024
    • Genres
    • Documentary
    • Countries
    • BELGIUM, NETHERLANDS, INDIA
    • Languages
    • MARATHI
    • Duration
    • 108 mn
    • Director(s)
    • Kinshuk SURJAN
    • Producer(s)
    • Evelien DE GRAEF (CLIN D'OEIL FILMS), Hanne PHLYPO (CLIN D'OEIL FILMS), Digna SINKE (SNG FILM), Arya ROTHE
    • Synopsis
    • Intent on providing a better life for herself and her children after her farmer-husband’s suicide, Sanjivani struggles against her culture’s traditional abandonment of widows, until she joins a discussion group with other farmer-suicide widows. Empowered by community, shared stories of resilience, and unexpected solidarity, Sanjivani cautiously forges a path forward.