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The Lyrics That Took Me Home

The Lyrics That Took Me Home explores the British South Asian female experience, featuring three creatives that have redefined what it means to be a young woman of South Asian heritage in Britain. Exploring the confidence these artists have to express themselves freely and honestly outside of cultural stereotypes. Highlighting the importance of culture and identity through creative individuals that understand ‘home’ to be in more than one place.

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The Lyrics That Took Me Home

‘The Lyrics That Took Me Home’ is a short documentary film that explores music, art and culture. Featuring three British young South Asian women who are carving out their careers as unique artists. Exploring the confidence these artists have to express themselves freely and honestly outside of cultural stereotypes. Highlighting their ability to remain connected to their heritage whilst having a connection to urban culture and how they merge the two within their chosen art forms. 

 

 

Credits

Directed, Edited and Produced by Jan Rufus
Cinematography by Richard Davy Pooransingh & David Angeline 
Colour by David Angeline & Jan Rufus
Photography by Lovette Ackom 
Sound by Jan Rufus & David Angeline 
Starring 
Vidhu Sharma (Poet)
Priyanka Chauhan (Dancer) 
Jasmin Sehra (Artist)

Press

Girlsinfilm.net

Streaming on

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Screenings 

Sheffield Doc Festival – [Sheffield Doc Player] 2019
Underwire Film Festival – Barbican, London, 2019
The Story of Mind – Goa, India, 2019
Fragments Festival – Cinema, London, 2019
New Renaissance Film – Close Up Cinema, London, 2019
Bolton International Film Festival –Light Cinema, Bolton, 2019

Nominations 

XX Award (Best Film) – Underwire Film Festival, 2019
Best Producer – Underwire Film Festival, 2019
Best Documentary – New Renaissance Film Festival, 2019
Best Documentary – Fragments Festival, 2019
Best Documentary – Bolton Film Festival, 2019