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Sandhya Suri Reveals The Inspirations For UK Oscar Hopeful ‘Santosh’, The Impact Of The Sundance Labs & What’s Next

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Rising UK filmmaker Sandhya Suri shares the personal and political inspirations behind her Sundance-backed Oscar hopeful 'Santosh', and her plans to continue challenging the status quo.
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  • Suri drew inspiration for 'Santosh' from a powerful image taken during the 2012 Delhi gang rape protests, using the film to explore gender violence and class divides in India.
  • The Sundance Institute's writers' and directors' labs were crucial in shaping Suri's narrative vision, providing invaluable mentorship from industry heavyweights like Shahana Goswami and Sunita Rajwar.
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Sandhya Suri, Shahana Goswami, Sunita Rajwar, Jyoti Singh, Sundance Institute, Santosh
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