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201235 minPGdocumentary

Waiting for Nano

201235 minPGdocumentary

One year after joining the "Women on Wheels" project in New Delhi, two women are still waiting for the delivery of their training cars.

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Lise Van den Briel

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One year after joining the "Women on Wheels" project in New Delhi, two women are still waiting for the delivery of their training cars.

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Lise Van den Brieldirector

Lise Van den Brielwriter

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Mamta and Gayatri, two women in New Delhi, join the "Women on Wheels" project to train as professional drivers. Their goal is to secure stable employment and improve their financial situation. However, one year into the program, they are still waiting for the delivery of the training cars. The film captures their hopes and frustrations as they navigate the challenges of this initiative aimed at empowering women in a traditionally male-dominated field.

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