- Source: Unwoman
Firoj Alam is a Bengali-language drama film produced by Gunjan Goel under the banner of Hashtag Films LLP. The film is categorised under the genre of love, social issues, LGBTQ+, and drama. The earlier name of the film was Sanwri.
Production
Pallavi Roy has directed the film. Abhay Rustom Sopori has composed the music, and Dhanraj Dadhich has penned the lyrics. Shakil Rehan Khan has handled the cinematography, while Gunjan Goel and Firoj Alam have edited the film. Abhay Rustom Sopori has also composed the background score. The film was shot in Osian, Jodhpur, and is being distributed by Manoj Nandwana of Jai Viratra Entertainment Limited.
Synopsis
The film revolves around the life of Bhanwar, a simple man from a village in Rajasthan, whose life is dominated by his uncle Bhairo. In order to improve their living conditions, Bhairo coaxes Bhanwar to buy a bride. However, the human trafficker they contact dupes Bhanwar and sells him Sanwri, who is an intersex/transgender person. Sanwri's gentle nature gradually softens Bhanwar's heart, and their bond based on necessity turns into love. However, Bhairo treats Sanwri as an object to serve his needs, and tension arises when Bhanwar objects. Sanwri's identity is revealed, and they are forced to confront the harsh judgment, mockery, taboos, and hypocrisy of society.
Cast
Bhagwan Tiwari as Bhairo
Kanak Garg as Sanwri
Sarthak Narula as Bhanwar
Girish Pal as Kaircharan
Karan Maan as Harinder
Pramod Deswal as Gopi
Accolades
Northeast India International Film Festival - Best LGBTQ Film
6th INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FILM FESTIVAL 2023 @INDIA,KERALA - Official Selection
First-Time Filmmaker Sessions - hosted by Lift-Off Global Network - Official Selection
Paris International Film Awards - Best Director
Toronto International Women Film Festival - Official Selection
Seoul International Monthly Film Festival - Honorable Mention
Merced Queer Film Festival - Best International Feature Film
Taiwan International Queer Film Festival - Official Selection
KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival - Official Selection
LA Independent Women Film Awards - Official Selection
References
External links
https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/un-women/
https://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/movies/un-woman.html#story
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27226009
https://in.bookmyshow.com/amp/movies/unwoman/ET00356089