A Flowering Tree
A Flowering Tree
| 01 January 2007 (USA)
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A closer look at a taboo subject in India: menstruation and how it is embedded in Hindu rituals and beliefs, dating back to ancient times. A short docu-fiction in the enigmatic, associative narrative style typical for this award winning South Indian director. This film by Tiger Award winner (in the category short film) contemplates in a very exciting visual manner on one of the taboo subjects in India - female menstruation and its connection with Hindu rites and beliefs. While in Brahmin Orthodox culture the period of menstruation is considered to be impure and women are not supposed to cook or touch any food prepared for other family members, the main character in this film evokes old menstrual rituals and places them in ancient Indian culture.

Reviews
Jeanskynebu the audience applauded
Sameer Callahan It really made me laugh, but for some moments I was tearing up because I could relate so much.
Roman Sampson One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.
Lachlan Coulson This is a gorgeous movie made by a gorgeous spirit.