Keswick Film Festival

Saturday 14th February 1:00 PM - Studio (TBTL)

Sari Soldiers

Director: Julie Bridgham Country: USA
Cert: TBC Year: 2008 Length: 90 mins
2009 Festival
Sari Soldiers

Programme Notes

Programme Notes (PDF 99KB)

Audience Reaction

Score: 83.82% Attendance: 69

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Nepal has been transformed in less than a decade from a royal kingdom to a democracy where Maoists are in the majority. Over three years Bridgham follows the lives of six women through these changes, from soldier to grieving mother, from monarchist to activist.

Thanks to the Directors

Critics

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Gives new meaning to the words
courage and resilience.
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Stephen Holden, New York Times



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Balanced, moving and comprehensive... shows how circumstances can radicalise even the most middle-of-the-road people.
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Amber Wilkinson, Eyeforfilm



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