Firaaq
2009
Firaaq is an Urdu word that means both separation and quest. The film is a work of fiction, based on a thousand stories. The story is set over a 24-hour period, one month after a campaign that took place in Gujarat, India, in 2002. It traces the emotional journey of ordinary people- some who were victims, some perpetrators and some who choose to watch silently.
Director:
Nandita Das
Writers:
Nandita Das, Shuchi Kothari
Awards:
18 wins & 12 nominations total
Production:
Nandita Das
Country:
India
