Sita Sings the Blues
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Nina Paley
Annette Hanshaw
Reena Shah
Sanjiv Jhaveri
Aseem Chhabra
Bhavana Nagulapally
Film Details
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Synopsis
Combines the story of Sita, an Indian goddess from the national epic "Ramayana" with the story of a modern-day woman whose husband informs her via email that he is leaving her. In the Indian legend, Sita is given to Prince Rama in marriage after Rama conquers the other princely suitors for her hand. No sooner is Rama appointed crown prince than he falls victim of a plot that sends him into banishment for fourteen years. Sita accompanies her husband, but is abducted shortly afterwards. With the aid of friendly gods, Rama sets off in pursuit and, following a dangerous struggle, succeeds in freeing her. Rama and Sita return to their home where Rama is made king. But soon after this Rama begins to doubt his wife's fidelity and casts her out. Sita undergoes a fire test to prove her steadfastness, survives unscathed and returns to Rama.
Director
Nina Paley
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Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Nominated for the Independent Spirit Awards' Acura Someone to Watch Award by Film Independent (FIND).
Winner of the 2009 Special Citation by the San Francisco Film Critics Circle (SFFCC).
Winner of the Youth Jury Generation 14plus Special Mention at the 2008 Berlin International Film Festival.
Released in United States April 23, 2010
Released in United States December 25, 2009
Released in United States Winter December 25, 2009
Feature directorial debut for Nina Paley.
Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (Generation 14plus) February 7-17, 2008.
Shown at Chicago International Film Festival (World Cinema) October 16-29, 2008.
Shown at Dubai International Film Festival (Animation) December 11-18, 2008.
Shown at Tribeca Film Festival (Discovery) April 23-May 4, 2008.
Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival (Cinema of Our Time) September 25-October 10, 2008.
35mm
color
stereo
rtg MPAA NONE.
Released in United States April 23, 2010 (Los Angeles)
Released in United States December 25, 2009 (New York City)
Released in United States Winter December 25, 2009
