Monday, March 27, 2006

The Life and Times of a Lady from Avadh: Hima (2005)

The Life and Times of a Lady from Avadh: Hima (135 min)
Pakistan, 2005, Directed by Shireen Pasha

This documentary, on 90 year old Hima, explores the extraordinary time in the history of the subcontinent (Awadh after the decline of the Mughal Empire in the 18th century). It traces history, Hima’s life, and her relationship and letters with her renowned talukdar writer father.

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