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| Directed by | Siddhant Sarin |
| Cinematography | Siddhant Sarin |
| Edited by | Nilanjan Bhattacharya |
| Music by | Gintaras Sodeika |
| Production company | Teh Films |
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| Running time | 70 minutes |
| Countries | India, South Korea, Lithuania |
| Language | Hindi |
Ayena (Mirror) is a 2022 Indian documentary film directed by Siddhant Sarin and produced by Teh Films. In the aftermath of an acid attack that changed their lives forever, Ayena (Mirror) explores moments of friendship, resilience, and the daily negotiations of two Indian women, Ritu Saini and Faraha Khan.
Plot summary
The documentary delves into the aftermath of acid attacks on Ritu and Faraha, highlighting their journey of healing and empowerment. It portrays their struggles with societal perceptions, personal trauma, and the pursuit of justice, while emphasizing the strength found in their friendship and shared experiences.
Cast
- Ritu: A survivor sharing her story of recovery.
- Faraha: Another survivor highlighting similar struggles.
Awards
Ayena was recognized at the 70th National Film Awards, where it won the Best Non-Feature Film award. The producer and director received the Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus) along with a cash prize of Rs 3,00,000. The documentary has been screened at more than 12 international film festivals and has earned awards such as Best Feature at the DokuBoku International Film Festival, Best Film at the Oslo Film Festival 2023, and an award at the Bangkok Documentary Film Festival.
International film festivals
The documentary was screened at over 12 international film festivals, including:
- Krakow Film Festival
- MAMI Mumbai Film Festival
- DOK.fest München
- Puerto Rico Film Festival
- Kino Pavasaris
- National Film Awards, India (Best Non-Feature Film)
- EIDF EBS Documentary Festival, South Korea
References
- "70th National Film Awards: Rishab Shetty, A R Rahman, Mithun Chakraborty felicitated". The Hindu. 2024-10-08. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
- "'Aattam', Manoj Bajpayee starrer 'Gulmohar' shine at 70th National Film Awards; KGF 2 wins laurels: check full list".