| Author |
Mirza, Saeed Akhtar, 1943- Director.
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| Title |
Don't cry for Salim the lame [electronic resource] / directed by Saeed Akhtar Mirza. |
| OCLC |
ASP2057446/asiv |
| Publisher |
Honolulu, HI : Asia Pacific Films, 1989. |
| Description |
1 online resource (107 min.). |
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014700 |
| LC Subject heading/s |
Feature films -- India -- Mumbai -- Drama.
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Muslim families -- India -- Mumbai -- Drama.
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Arranged marriage -- India -- Mumbai -- Drama.
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People with disabilities -- Family relationships -- India -- Mumbai -- Drama.
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Gangs -- India -- Mumbai -- Drama.
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Other
Genre heading/s |
Feature films.
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| General note |
Title from resource description page (viewed Aug. 6, 2013). |
| Summary |
Salim, a young man with a limp and little education finds himself scrapping together a living by working for the local street gangs, despite his father's objections. His sister, Anees, is of marriageable age and Salim is determined to find her a groom who can give her all the creature comforts that she needs. Anees, however, is only interested in Aslam, a well-educated editor, who is nevertheless earning meager wages. Aslam proves to be a positive influence on Salim, who then thinks twice when he is asked to incite religious riots for a hefty sum of money. Will Salim be able to escape a crime-ridden past to lead a life of dignity? Festivals/Awards: Special Mention by the Fripesci Jury of the Tokyo International Film Festival; Best Hindi Feature Film & Best Cinematography, National Awards, India; Best Cameraman Award, Bengal Film Journalists Association; FAJR Film Festival, Iran; London International Film Festival; Cairo International Film Festival; Indian Panorama. |
| Additional physical form available note |
Previously released as DVD. |
| Language note |
This edition in Hindi with English subtitles. |
| Awards note |
Nominated 1989 Tokyo International Film Festival, Tokyo Grand Prix, Director |
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Won 1990 National Film Awards, India, Best Cinematography |
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Won 1990 National Film Awards, India, Best Hindi Feature Film |
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Won 1989 Tokyo International Film Festival, Special Mention by the Fripesci Jury |
| General note |
Academic Video Online (AVON) |
| Restrictions |
Unlimited user license access. |
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