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Movie poster: Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids (2004)
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Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids

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2004 · 85 min Documentary
6.8 / 10 · TMDB

Documentary depicting the lives of child prostitutes in the red light district of Songachi, Calcutta. Director Zana Briski went to photograph the prostitutes when she met and became friends with their children. Briski began giving photography lessons to the children and became aware that their photography might be a way for them to lead better lives.

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Year 2004
Country United States of America, India
Genre Documentary
Director Zana Briski
Runtime 85 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.8/10 (248 votes)

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The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.

Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.

For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.

Director: Zana Briski

— MovieFinder Editorial

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