Narrative Shorts 4: The Bag Over Our Head
71 minutes
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GHAZAAL
A 13-year-old Afghan refugee hustles in a refugee camp, trying to survive the harsh circumstances as she experiences her period.
In Dari with English subtitles.
Director Bio
Ragini Bhasin is an Indian filmmaker, born and raised in New Delhi. Graduated from Chapman University with an MFA in Film Directing, her films usually explore themes that are considered taboo and characters that are outcast. She gravitates towards documentary-like realism, casting non-actors and letting their behavior drive the narrative.
Her award-winning short film Ghazaal has played Oscar-qualifying festivals worldwide and won the Meredith Macrae Memorial Award sponsored by Women In Film, ARTE channel award where they acquired the distribution rights for Germany, France, and Belgium. She is currently in the development stage of her first feature, Everything is ok.
- Year2019
- Runtime15 minutes
- CountryIndia
- PremiereColorado premiere
- RatingAdults and teens (not for young children)
- DirectorRagini Bhasin
Narrative Shorts 4: The Bag Over Our Head
71 minutes
Use the playlist on the right to view all films & descriptions in this program
GHAZAAL
A 13-year-old Afghan refugee hustles in a refugee camp, trying to survive the harsh circumstances as she experiences her period.
In Dari with English subtitles.
Director Bio
Ragini Bhasin is an Indian filmmaker, born and raised in New Delhi. Graduated from Chapman University with an MFA in Film Directing, her films usually explore themes that are considered taboo and characters that are outcast. She gravitates towards documentary-like realism, casting non-actors and letting their behavior drive the narrative.
Her award-winning short film Ghazaal has played Oscar-qualifying festivals worldwide and won the Meredith Macrae Memorial Award sponsored by Women In Film, ARTE channel award where they acquired the distribution rights for Germany, France, and Belgium. She is currently in the development stage of her first feature, Everything is ok.
- Year2019
- Runtime15 minutes
- CountryIndia
- PremiereColorado premiere
- RatingAdults and teens (not for young children)
- DirectorRagini Bhasin