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Zoya(2023)

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Hindi5 mins

Zoya (2023) is a 5-minute Hindi film directed by Harsh Matondkar. Starring Zoya Thomas Lobo and Harsh Matondkar.

Director:Harsh Matondkar
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
28 October 2023
Director
Harsh Matondkar
Language
Hindi
Runtime
5m

Storyline

This short film follows Zoya Thomas Lobo, India's first transgender photojournalist. Her photos of migrant workers during the Covid-19 lockdown brought her international praise and an award. Still, she faces daily financial struggles and the challenges of being transgender in society.

A lens on truth, a fight for acceptance.

Film Details

Rating
5Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date28 October 2023

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
identitysurvivaljusticecorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

#1
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Zoya Thomas LoboActor
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Harsh MatondkarDirector

Trivia

  • The film's director, Harsh Matondkar, is the brother of well-known actress Urmila Matondkar.
  • It was shot in just a few days on a very small budget, typical of many independent short films.
  • The real Zoya Thomas Lobo personally met the actor portraying her to share insights for authenticity.
  • Some scenes were filmed in actual locations in Mumbai where Zoya lives and works.
  • The film uses real photographs taken by Zoya during the Covid-19 lockdown as part of its storytelling.
  • It was released directly online to reach a wider audience rather than in theaters.
  • The project was partly crowdfunded by supporters who believed in Zoya's story.

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