'Lipstick under my Burkha' is to be shown at the London Asian Film Festival.
The showing in association with Oxfam will be preceded by a drinks reception and followed by a Panel discussion - 'Women in Film'.
Tangled within a traditional, conservative society four females seek freedom from their monotonous lives as we follow them through their rebellious journey to self-fulfilment.
A burkha-clad college girl aspiring to be a pop-singer with all the trimmings, a care-free and two-timing beautician seeking escape from her claustrophobic town, an oppressed housewife who is not just a baby-making machine but a well-earning saleswoman, and widower, Auntie Usha, living through fictional character Rosy, rediscovers lust through a phone romance with a handsome hunk.
'Lipstick Under My Burkha was the winner of Oxfam India's Inaugural Gender Equality in Film Award at the highly acclaimed Mumbai Film Festival.
Rahul Bose, Oxfam Global Ambassador, while presenting the Award for cinematic excellence said, 'This film takes on marital rape, religious orthodoxy, the sexuality of an older woman, women taking agency over their own bodies, expressing and acting on their lust, with effervescence, humour and integrity.
"In spite of dealing with issues of gravitas, the film never compromises on its the film never compromises on its cinematic excellence."
The showing takes place on March 18 at The Courthouse Hotel, London.
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