More than 400 people worldwide financed this anthology film, which features four interwoven stories addressing themes of fear and real-life issues.
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More than 400 people worldwide financed this anthology film, which features four interwoven stories addressing themes of fear and real-life issues.
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Afia, a web designer portrayed by Nandita Das, decides to become a mother through sperm donation after her husband leaves her. Her story is one of four interwoven narratives in I Am, directed by Onir. The anthology addresses themes of fear and real-life struggles. "Abhimanyu," featuring Sanjay Suri, confronts childhood sexual abuse, while "Megha," with Juhi Chawla, reflects on the experiences of Kashmiri Pandits. "Omar" focuses on gay rights. Funded by over 400 donors, the film was released with subtitles in six languages.
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Why Watch
- See Nandita Das as a single mother in 'Afia'.
- Meet Juhi Chawla's character returning to Kashmir.
- Find out about childhood abuse in 'Abhimanyu'.
Did You Know
- I Am was financed by over 400 donors from around the world.
- The film features characters speaking in six different languages.
- I Am won the Audience Award at the 2010 River to River Film Festival.
- The scripts for 'Abhimanyu' and 'Omar' were nominated for TMG Global Awards.
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What are the four short films in I Am?
The four short films in I Am are 'Omar', 'Afia', 'Abhimanyu', and 'Megha'.
What themes do the films in I Am share?
Each film in I Am shares the common theme of fear and is based on real-life stories.
What awards did I Am win?
I Am won the Audience Award at the 2010 River to River Florence Indian Film Festival and the Best Asian Film Award at the International Film Festival of Kerala.
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