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Salma

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Tamil poet Salma shares her life story -- from being locked in her home for 25 years to becoming a famous poet.

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John Anderson Variety 01/22/2013
Salma might have been treated with a kind of knee-jerk triumphalism, but the helmer has an uncanny ability to achieve intimacy with her subjects. Go to Full Review B. Ruby Rich Film Quarterly 02/28/2020
A haunting look at one remarkable woman's survival and triumph. Go to Full Review Michelle da Silva Georgia Straight 05/03/2017
Salma is equal parts alarming and inspiring. Go to Full Review Sarah Boslaugh Playback:stl 04/08/2014
7/10
...a beautiful film and a celebration of the spirit and dignity of women who have not let themselves be defined by their circumstances. Go to Full Review Jamie S. Rich Oregonian 09/24/2013
3/5
"Salma," the British-made documentary about an Indian poet, never feels like an outsider's portrait of another culture. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Kim Longinotto

Director

Ollie Huddleston

Writer

Kim Longinotto

Producer

Anna Miralis

Executive Producer

Hamish Mykura

Executive Producer

Kim Longinotto

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Synopsis Tamil poet Salma shares her life story -- from being locked in her home for 25 years to becoming a famous poet.
Director
Kim Longinotto
Producer
Kim Longinotto
Screenwriter
Ollie Huddleston
Production Co
Channel 4 Television Corporation, Vixen Films
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
Tamil
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 11, 2017
Runtime
1h 31m
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