Im Bordell geboren – Die Kinder im Rotlichtviertel von Kalkutta (2004)

Im Bordell geboren – Die Kinder im Rotlichtviertel von Kalkutta: Directed by Zana Briski, Ross Kauffman. With Kochi, Avijit Halder, Shanti Das, Manik. Two documentary filmmakers chronicle their time in Sonagchi, Calcutta and the relationships they developed with children of prostitutes who work the city’s notorious red light district.

“Greetings again from the darkness. Rarely does a documentary attract much of an audience … that is unless it is one of the slanted visions of Michael Moore. Realizing not many will see u0026quot;Brothelsu0026quot; leaves me feeling both saddened and anxious. What a remarkable story that Zana Briski and Ross Kauffman have brought to our world. The kids will capture your heart within the first few moments of the film. Although the story is definitely the kids, the hero is Ms. Briski. Her tireless efforts to give them hope and a way out should be enough motivation for each of us to realize we can make a difference in the world. This film pulls no punches in showing us the underbelly of one of Calcuttau0026#39;s red light districts and how it so impacts these families. The girls are resigned to the fact that it is their future. The boys are helpless to save their friends. Enter Ms. Briski with cameras in tow. You will feel so energized watching the children explore and capture their world through a lens. The photos are nothing short of stunning and were a hit at the World Festival a couple of years ago. Although not successful in saving them all, Ms. Briski did make a difference and provides a guiding light to us all.”