Dor
Shankar Singh and his wife, Meera, live in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India along with widowed paternal grandmother, Laxmibai, his mom, Gowri, and dad, Randhir. The family feel that they are blessed after Meera's entry in this family. Shankar must go and abroad in Saudi Arabia and bids farewell to Meera, promising to keep in touch, which he does, and also sends them a large portion of his earnings, which is used to pay off the family's debts. Then when no word is received from him, a worried Meera phones, and is devastated to learn that Shankar has been killed by being thrown off a 10th floor balcony. Her status quickly changes, her jewelery, ornaments, fancy clothes are taken off, and she is told to remain indoors. wear dark clothes, and is only allowed to pray at a Mandir.
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Plot Summary
A young girl named Dor lives in a special boarding school for children whose parents are disabled. The school is a place of imagination and resilience, where the children create their own world and find ways to cope with their challenging home lives. Dor navigates her friendships and her understanding of the world through a child's unique perspective.
Critical Reception
Dor received critical acclaim for its sensitive portrayal of childhood resilience and its unique narrative approach. It was praised for its emotional depth and artistic direction, resonating with audiences and critics alike for its tender depiction of a difficult subject matter.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its gentle and empathetic storytelling.
- Applauded for its unique perspective on childhood and disability.
- Noted for its visually distinctive and artistic direction.
Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely available, but critical reviews highlight the film's emotional impact and artistic merit.
Awards & Accolades
Winner of the Crystal Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival (Generation Kplus competition)
Fun Fact
The film was co-written and directed by Shira Geffen, who also co-directed the acclaimed Israeli film 'Jellyfish' (2007) and won the Camera d'Or at Cannes for it.
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