8-27th of October
Belgium, Netherlands, India | 2024 | 104 min. | PG-13
Intent on providing a better life for herself and her children after her farmer-husband’s suicide, Sanjivani struggles against her culture’s traditional abandonment of widows, until she joins a discussion group with other farmer-suicide widows. Empowered by community, shared stories of resilience, and unexpected solidarity, Sanjivani forges a path forward.
Each day, throughout the region, farmer suicides continue to create more farmer-widows – the ever-growing protests and demonstrations doing little to stem the political tide at the core of India’s human and agricultural crisis. Can Sanjivani’s newly-found voice shift adversity into opportunity? Are solidarity and friendships enough to quietly fuel a mental-health revolution?
CPH:DOX 2024 – Special Mention Human Rights Award
DocAviv 2024 – Best International Documentary Award
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