Salma
Originally released in 2013. Salma is a documentary film. directed by Kim Longinotto.
Synopsis
When Salma, a young Muslim girl in a south Indian village, was 13 years old, her family locked her up for 25 years, forbidding her to study and forcing her into marriage. During that time, words were Salma’s salvation. She began covertly composing poems on scraps of paper and, through an intricate system, was able to sneak them out of the house, eventually getting them into the hands of a publisher. Against the odds, Salma became the most famous Tamil poet: the first step to discovering her own freedom and challenging the traditions and code of conduct in her village.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 20, 2013
13 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Channel 4 Television
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salma about?
When Salma, a young Muslim girl in a south Indian village, was 13 years old, her family locked her up for 25 years, forbidding her to study and forcing her into marriage. During that time, words we...
Who directed Salma?
Salma was directed by Kim Longinotto.
How long is Salma?
Salma has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Salma released?
Salma was released on January 20, 2013 in theaters.