Kalighaat Fetish
The film attempts to negotiate with the duality that is associated with the ceremonial veneration of the Mother Goddess Kali. It ruminates on the nuanced transness that is prevalent, in the ceremonial performance of male devotees cross dressing as Kali. This is interwoven with grotesque elements of a sacrificial ceremony, which forms a vital part of the worship of the Goddess.
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Kalighaat Fetish
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1999
Runtime
0h 22m
User Score
50%
Original Title
কালীঘাট অতিকথা
Director
Ashish Avikunthak
Description
The film attempts to negotiate with the duality that is associated with the ceremonial veneration of the Mother Goddess Kali. It ruminates on the nuanced transness that is prevalent, in the ceremonial performance of male devotees cross dressing as Kali. This is interwoven with grotesque elements of a sacrificial ceremony, which forms a vital part of the worship of the Goddess.
