The Forgotten Woman (2008)

Name: The Forgotten Woman
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2022-05-17T08:56:54+02:00
Rating: 2.75

Documentary | 88 minutes

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Genre: Documentary

Duration: 88 minuten

Alternative title: La Femme Oubliée

Country: Canada

Directed by: Dilip Mehta

IMDb score: 7,1 (81)

Releasedate: 1 January 2008

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The Forgotten Woman plot

An estimated 20 million widows in India have been disowned by their families. They often find shelter in ashrams, places of religious significance in Hinduism. This film explores this Indian tradition and offers an insight into the daily lives of some strong widows, who tell shocking stories and reveal social secrets.