Women in Blue Berets (2012)

 ●  Hindi ● 0 hrs 48 mins

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This insightful documentary depicts the experiences of an all-women Indian contingent deputed as part of a UN peacekeeping operation in Liberia, a nation scarred by 14 years of brutal civil war. While this fragile nation stands at a critical moment in its history as it heads for its second democratic election in October 2011 the service rendered by these women will be invaluable. This election will decide the country's future course - towards peace and stability or violence and chaos. Assisting the UN peacekeeping operation is a special unit from India - an all-female police contingent. Deployed yearly since 2007, it is the first such unit to ever take part in a peacekeeping mission. The all-female contingent is an important experiment for the UN - to rectify the skewed gender ratio within the UN system itself where only 6% of peacekeepers are women, and more importantly, to bring a gender-ed perspective to conflict resolution and peacemaking. But for Ruby, Tejinder and Philomena the journey away from their families has been difficult. It is their first time in another country - they have never been so far away from home. Like them, most of the other women in their unit have left behind young children in the care of husbands and relatives. The 12 month duty is tough and just too long. They spend their evenings trying to connect calls back home. The tension is rising as the election draws nearer. There are frequent clashes between different political parties. Will the Indian policewomen succeed in ensuring that the voting takes place in a safe and trouble-free environment? Will the hardships they suffer to bring peace in far-off lands be worth it in the end?

Crew: Farida Pacha (Director), Lutz Konermann (Director of Photography), Marcel Vaid (Music Director)

Rating: U (India)

Genres: Action, Drama

Release Dates: 08 Sep 2012 (India)

Hindi Name: वूमेन इन ब्लू बेरेट्स

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Film Type:
Short Film
Language:
Hindi
Spoken Languages:
English
Colour Info:
Color
Sound Mix:
Stereo
Frame Rate:
24 fps
Aspect Ratio:
2.35:1, 2.39:1 (Scope)
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No
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