Siege in the Air(2022)
What did it mean to live in a perpetual siege, coupled with total communication blockade on top of a triple lockdown for the women of Kashmir. This hybrid documentary will try to delve into these questions exploring how the idea of life/living, time and space completely transformed for Kashmir post Article 370 abrogation.
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- 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.”
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- 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.