Siege in the Air(2022)
Hindi30 mins
Siege in the Air (2022) is a 30-minute Hindi film directed by Muntaha Amin. Starring Muntaha Amin.
Director:Muntaha Amin
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 17 May 2022
- Director
- Muntaha Amin
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 30m
Storyline
This documentary looks at how life changed for women in Kashmir after the government revoked the region's special status in 2019. It explores their experience of living under a long-term siege, a communication blackout, and strict lockdowns. The film examines how their sense of daily life, time, and personal space was completely transformed.
“Kashmir's women, living in lockdown and silence.”
Film Details
Rating
30Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date17 May 2022
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
survivalidentityfamilycorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability2
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Trivia
- The film's director, Muntaha Amin, is a Kashmiri journalist and filmmaker who reported from the ground during the events the documentary covers.
- It uses a 'hybrid' style, mixing traditional documentary interviews with more poetic, visual storytelling to convey emotion.
- The title 'Siege in the Air' metaphorically references both the military presence and the digital blockade that cut off communication.
- Much of the footage was shot discreetly on smartphones due to the restrictions and sensitive nature of the subject.
- The film focuses specifically on women's experiences, a perspective often overlooked in mainstream reporting on the region.
- It premiered at international film festivals before being released in India, highlighting its global documentary appeal.
- The production faced significant logistical challenges filming under the conditions of lockdown and communication blackout.