This extraordinary film explores the twilight world of India's eunuchs who both exploit and bewail their ill-defined status within society. The eunuchs introduce a special world, where for them divinity and daily life alternate in the flash of an exquisitely made-up eye. A 3,600-strong ancient sect who claim to be descended from the gods live in relative luxury. Other Indian men explain why they too underwent painful castration.
Release Date | September 26, 1998 | |
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Status | Released | |
Original Title | Eunuchs: India's Third Gender | |
Runtime | 51min | |
Budget | — | |
Revenue | — | |
Language | English, Hindi | |
Original Language | English | |
Production Countries | United Kingdom | |
Production Companies | BBC Elstree |