Two young women in India participate in contrasting training camps: one for the Miss India pageant and another for a Hindu nationalist group.
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Two young women in India participate in contrasting training camps: one for the Miss India pageant and another for a Hindu nationalist group.
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Synopsis
Ruhi Singh trains at a beauty bootcamp for the Miss India pageant, where she learns to meet strict standards of appearance. In contrast, Prachi Trivedi participates in a militant camp run by the Durga Vahini, where she is taught conservative values and beliefs. Both young women represent the conflicting experiences of girls in India. The film, directed by Nisha Pahuja, won multiple awards, including Best Canadian Feature Documentary at the 2012 Hot Docs Festival. It was released in India on June 6, 2014.
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Why Watch
- Meet Ruhi Singh, Miss India aspirant.
- Follow Prachi Trivedi, a Hindu nationalist.
- See the clash of modern and traditional values.
Did You Know
- The film was nominated for an Emmy in 2014 for Outstanding Coverage.
- It won Best Canadian Feature Documentary at the 2012 Hot Docs Festival.
- The film received a Special Jury Mention at the 2012 San Diego Asian Film Festival.
- It was released in India on June 6, 2014, gaining critical acclaim.
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Who directed The World Before Her?
The World Before Her was directed by Nisha Pahuja.
What awards did The World Before Her win?
The film won Best Canadian Feature Documentary at the 2012 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival and Best Documentary Feature at the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival.
When was The World Before Her released in India?
The film was released in India on June 6, 2014.
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