Kenjira
| Kenjira | |
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| Directed by | Manoj Kana |
| Written by | Manoj Kana |
| Starring | Vinusha Ravi |
| Cinematography | Prathap P Nair |
Release date |
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Running time | 81 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Paniya language |
Kenjira is a 2019 Indian film in the
Karnataka State.[1] The film was directed by Manoj Kana. Kenjira and stars Vinusha Ravi as a girl belonging to the Paniya community. All other characters in the film are played by members of the tribal community except for Joy Mathew
. The film portrays the highly deplorable social conditions in which the Paniya community live: the humiliations, the exploitation and the helplessness.
The film premiered at the 2019 International Film Festival of Kerala.[1] The film was awarded the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Film at the 50th Kerala State Film Awards.[2] It also won the 2019 John Abraham Award for Best Malayalam Film.[3]
References
- ^ a b Cris. "'Kenjira', a film of and by tribal people in Kerala". The News Minute. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
- ^ Praveen, S R (13 October 2020). "50th Kerala State Film Awards: Lijo Jose Pellissery, Suraj Venjaramoodu among winners". The Hindu. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- ^ "FFSI's John Abraham awards announced". The Hindu. 4 July 2022. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
External links
- Kenjira at IMDb
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