Shero(2021)
Hindi14 mins
Shabnam was attacked with acid when she was a teenager. Today she is a Shero, a women's rights activist from India who is raising her daughter by teaching her the value of beauty and feminine strength, beyond social conventions.
Director:Claudio Casale
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 February 2021
- Director
- Claudio Casale
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 14m
- Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
A woman who survived an acid attack as a teenager now fights for women's rights in India. She raises her daughter by teaching her that true beauty and strength come from within, going far beyond what society expects.
“From acid attack to activist: a mother redefines beauty.”
Film Details
4.7Rating
14Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 February 2021
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
survivalidentityjusticefamily
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
I
Ikraherself
→#2
S
Shabnamherself
→#3
C
Claudio CasaleDirector
→#4
V
Viola BrancatellaCrew
→Trivia
- The film's director, Claudio Casale, is an Italian filmmaker, making this a cross-cultural documentary project.
- The documentary was shot on location in India, capturing real-life settings of Shabnam's activism and daily life.
- It was released directly on digital platforms, bypassing a traditional theatrical run in India.
- The title 'Shero' is a portmanteau of 'she' and 'hero', a term used in feminist movements.
- The film focuses on a single mother-daughter relationship to explore themes of resilience and redefined beauty.
- It was produced independently, with a focus on grassroots storytelling rather than commercial appeal.
- The documentary uses a mix of interviews and observational footage to tell its personal story.