Indian indie 'Kurinji' wins big at Film Bazaar's Project Market, spotlighting the plight of Kerala's 'Gulf Wives'.
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Payal Sethi's poignant drama 'Kurinji' (aka 'The Disappearing Flower') takes home the top $10,000 prize, shining a light on the struggles of women left behind by migrant worker husbands in the Gulf region.
The Film Bazaar's Work-in-Progress section also highlighted emerging talents, with two projects selected for further development - a testament to India's thriving indie film scene.
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Payal Sethi, Film Bazaar, Kurinji, The Disappearing Flower