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Ladies Only(2021)

6.5/10
Hindi79 mins

Ladies Only (2021) is a 79-minute Hindi film directed by Rebana Liz John. Starring Rebana Liz John and Milann Tress John. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Ladies Only stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2021.

Director:Rebana Liz John
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
9 October 2021
Director
Rebana Liz John
Language
Hindi
Runtime
1h 19m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

This documentary follows women in Mumbai as they ride a special women-only train compartment. They talk about their lives and ambitions while dealing with a society that often holds them back. Using black and white footage, the film shows their shared experiences of endurance, humor, and defiance.

A train car where women's dreams find their voice.

Film Details

6.5Rating
79Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date9 October 2021

Parental Guide

Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
survivalidentityfamilycorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

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Rebana Liz JohnDirector
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Milann Tress JohnCrew

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Trivia

  • The film was shot entirely on Mumbai's local trains, using only natural light to capture its black and white visuals.
  • Director Rebana Liz John spent over two years traveling in the women's compartment to earn the trust of her subjects.
  • It was funded partly through grants from film festivals and cultural institutions, not major studios.
  • The documentary features women from various age groups, including college students and grandmothers.
  • Some scenes were filmed with hidden cameras to capture candid moments without disrupting the environment.
  • The film premiered at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam before its release in India.
  • It uses no background music, relying only on train sounds and conversations for its audio.

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