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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 Jan 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 Feb 28, 2020
A haunting look at one remarkable woman's survival and triumph. Go to Full Review Michelle da Silva Georgia Straight May 3, 2017
Salma is equal parts alarming and inspiring. Go to Full Review Sarah Boslaugh Playback:stl Apr 8, 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 Sep 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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Movie Info

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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