Phaniyamma
Brief Synopsis
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Adapted from a novel by M.K. Indira, based on the true story of a woman who lived from 1870-1952. Phaniyamma was married at the age of nine, when the wedding ceremony seems like just another enjoyable game. But when her husband dies of a snake bite, she is deprived of childhood's pleasures with one
Cast & Crew
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Prema Karanth
Director
L V Sharada
M V Narayan Rao
Sunder Raj
M K Indira
From Story
B V Karanth
Music
Film Details
Release Date
1982
Production Company
National Film Development Corporation (Nfdc)
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 49m
Synopsis
Adapted from a novel by M.K. Indira, based on the true story of a woman who lived from 1870-1952. Phaniyamma was married at the age of nine, when the wedding ceremony seems like just another enjoyable game. But when her husband dies of a snake bite, she is deprived of childhood's pleasures with one cruel blow and is ostracized from society. Phaniyamma's story is the depiction of how widows are treated in traditional Hindu society.
Director
Prema Karanth
Director
Film Details
Release Date
1982
Production Company
National Film Development Corporation (Nfdc)
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 49m
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Miscellaneous Notes
Shown in New York City (Florence Gould Hall) as part of program "Women Directors From South Asia: A Film Festival" December 2, 3, 4 & 10, 1994.
