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Audio Format: DD 2.0 Stereo Video Format: Widescreen 1.85:1 (Anamorphic) Languages: Hindi Subtitles: English Region Code: 1 Year Made: 2001 Running Time: 105
Exploring how the innocence of children is inevitably and tragically corrupted by the actions of adults, MAYA is the debut feature from Indian director Digvijay Singh. Singh's tranquil, measured pace is more Satyajit Ray than Bollywood, fitting given the serious nature of the subject matter.
The film begins with the playful antics of 12 year old Maya and her cousin Sanjay, who live a carefree life in rural India. Singh subtly builds to the moment when Maya is forced into "womanhood" by a grotesque and horrific religious ritual, which destroys her simple lifestyle forever.
The second place finisher for the People's Choice Award at the 2001 Toronto Film Festival, MAYA is an indictment of a hypocritical and misogynist social practice that destroys rather than celebrates the process of maturation.
??An undeniably powerful story.??
- Eddie Cockrell, Variety
??Maya has a devastating impact.??
- Edward Guthmann, San Francisco Chronicle
For 12-year-old Maya, life is very simple in her village in rural India. From innocent pranks to small adventures in the nearby forest, she spends most of her time with her 11-year-old cousin, Sanjay. However, their fraternal love is soon shattered when Maya??s journey to becoming a woman results in her being the victim of an ancient and brutal ritual, tragically ending her childhood innocence and leaving her scarred for life. Visually stunning and emotionally stirring, Maya reveals the devastating consequences of a traumatic ritual, though forbidden, that still occurs in parts of India today.
Special Features:
- Behind the scenes stills gallery
- Liner notes by Bollywood and Indian pop culture writer Lisa Tsering
- Original theatrical Trailer
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