What Has Happened to This City?
Explores the processes of political maneuvering which led to the Hyderabad communal riots in 1984. The city’s history, the provocative speeches of its politicians and the instrumentalisation of religious processions stands next to the testimonies and the striking visual accounts of the Old City’s working class – those who lose their livelihoods through violent attacks and long periods of imposed curfew.
- Overview
- Crew
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What Has Happened to This City?
- Overview
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Feb 14, 1986
Runtime
1h 35m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
50%
Original Title
Kya Hua Is Shahar Ko?
Director
Deepa Dhanraj
Description
Explores the processes of political maneuvering which led to the Hyderabad communal riots in 1984. The city’s history, the provocative speeches of its politicians and the instrumentalisation of religious processions stands next to the testimonies and the striking visual accounts of the Old City’s working class – those who lose their livelihoods through violent attacks and long periods of imposed curfew.