Panihari: The Water Women of India (2004)
Indian-American filmmakers Abi Devan and Sudhi Rajagopal explore life in the desert communities of Rajasthan, India, in this visually lush documentary. The Panihari are lower-caste women who fetch water every morning, often walking 10 or 15 miles each day. This compelling film follows one such woman, Paru, a shoemaker's wife, as she struggles for self-reliance and to attain security for her family in the face of unimaginable hardship.
Director: Abi Devan, Sudhi Rajagopal
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: October 15, 2004
Screenplay
Music: Sudhi Rajagopal
Editing: Sudhi Rajagopal, Abi Devan
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Panihari: The Water Women of India about?
- Indian-American filmmakers Abi Devan and Sudhi Rajagopal explore life in the desert communities of Rajasthan, India, in this visually lush documentary. The Panihari are lower-caste women who fetch water every morning, often walking 10 or 15 miles each day. This compelling film follows one such woman, Paru, a shoemaker's wife, as she struggles for self-reliance and to attain security for her family in the face of unimaginable hardship.
- Who directed Panihari: The Water Women of India?
- Panihari: The Water Women of India was directed by Abi Devan, Sudhi Rajagopal.
- How long is Panihari: The Water Women of India?
- Panihari: The Water Women of India has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- What genre is Panihari: The Water Women of India?
- Panihari: The Water Women of India is a Documentary film.