Call Me Salma (2010)
Call me Salma is a documentary film about love and loss. Set in the crowded back alleys of Dhaka, Bangladesh, the film follows Salma as she enters the mysterious and rich world of transsexuality. Salma, a 15-year old Hijra, left her village and family to enter the effervescent city life in search of a clear identity, love and above all, a sense of acceptance. Emotionally torn between her youth and her desire of being a woman, Salma will be faced with events that will force her, as well as the audience, to question any preconceived notions of gender, sexuality, family and love.
Director: Aude Leroux-Levesque, Sébastien Rist
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 56 min
Release Date: February 16, 2010
Original Language: bn
More Films by Director: Aude Leroux-Levesque, Sébastien Rist
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Call Me Salma about?
- Call me Salma is a documentary film about love and loss. Set in the crowded back alleys of Dhaka, Bangladesh, the film follows Salma as she enters the mysterious and rich world of transsexuality. Salma, a 15-year old Hijra, left her village and family to enter the effervescent city life in search of a clear identity, love and above all, a sense of acceptance. Emotionally torn between her youth and her desire of being a woman, Salma will be faced with events that will force her, as well as the audience, to question any preconceived notions of gender, sexuality, family and love.
- Who directed Call Me Salma?
- Call Me Salma was directed by Aude Leroux-Levesque, Sébastien Rist.
- How long is Call Me Salma?
- Call Me Salma has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
- What genre is Call Me Salma?
- Call Me Salma is a Documentary film.