Ayena
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
This documentary follows two acid attack survivors, Ritu and Faraha, as they work to rebuild their lives. They face social stigma and personal struggles while trying to move forward.
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What happens
Ayena (Mirror) is a 2022 Indian documentary film directed by Siddhant Sarin and produced by Teh Films. The film follows the lives of two acid attack survivors, Ritu and Faraha, as they rebuild their lives while confronting social and personal challenges. Anandraj, Shilpa (23 January 2024). "Siddhant Sarin's documentary, 'Ayena' to be screened in Bengaluru". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 26 December 2024. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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