Famine '87

About This Movie

Famine '87 is this raw documentary that lays bare the harsh realities facing the Banni community in Gujarat. The film's pacing is deliberate, allowing viewers to absorb the starkness of the landscape and the resilience of its people. It dives deep into how modernity's flawed interventions have twisted traditional lifestyles, creating a haunting contrast between hope and despair. The cinematography captures the desolate beauty of the desert, often using natural light in ways that feel almost poetic. The voices of the locals resonate, their performances are unfiltered and genuine, drawing you into their struggles without any overt dramatization. It’s a poignant exploration of scarcity and survival, quite unlike more polished documentaries. Definitely something that sticks with you.

Documentary style that feels intimateEmphasis on real-life strugglesDeep exploration of modernization effects