This is a film about family more than cricket, it's about identity and drive and changing attitudes in a conservative Muslim family and community. The true family dynamic does not reveal itself right away, but rather through the journey of Kaikasha her pursuit of cricket and the paths of her sisters, brother and mother who gain strength to support each other when patriarchal attitudes threaten to destroy their family.
I appreciated the hands-off approach of the filmmakers, there is no need for editorializing in this film. It is not a film that condemns religious identity in any way, rather it's a very humanizing story about finding one's path in life and supporting those you love while learning to ignore the gossip of neighbors and expectations imposed without one's consent. The women in this film become more powerful as the story naturally progresses which is a testament to the editing of the film and the direction of the filmmakers.
Character arcs can be difficult in documentary, it takes years of patience while allowing the story to unfold naturally, but Purdah delivers and I would highly recommend watching and discussing the film.
I appreciated the hands-off approach of the filmmakers, there is no need for editorializing in this film. It is not a film that condemns religious identity in any way, rather it's a very humanizing story about finding one's path in life and supporting those you love while learning to ignore the gossip of neighbors and expectations imposed without one's consent. The women in this film become more powerful as the story naturally progresses which is a testament to the editing of the film and the direction of the filmmakers.
Character arcs can be difficult in documentary, it takes years of patience while allowing the story to unfold naturally, but Purdah delivers and I would highly recommend watching and discussing the film.