Even When I Fall Explained

Even When I Fall
Director:Sky Neal
Kate McLarnon
Producer:Elhum Shakerifar
Production Companies:Postcode Films
Satya Films
Distributors:-->
Runtime:93 Minute
Country:Nepal
United Kingdom
Language:Nepali

Even When I Fall is a 2017 British-Nepalese documentary film directed by Sky Neal and Kate McLarnon. The film is produced by Elhum Shakerifar under the banner of Postcode Films, and Satya Films. The documentary follows Saraswoti, and Sheetal who are human trafficking survivors; once were slaves at circuses of India.[1] [2]

Synopsis

Saraswoti and Sheetal met in Kathmandu. They are survivors of child trafficking in India's circuses. Both of them have been rescued and brought to Nepal; however, they return to a land they can barely remember. The documentary traces these two women over six years, as they reclaim their skills.

Reception

Critical response

On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 100% based on 9 reviews. The film received praise from audience and critics including The Guardian, The Irish Times, and Screen International.[3]

Accolades

YearAwardCategoryResultRefs.
2017British Independent Film AwardsDiscovery Award[4]
2018One World Media AwardsBest Feature Documentary[5]

Notes and References

  1. News: Even When I Fall review – ex-circus slaves turn the tables on traffickers. Bradshaw. Peter. 2018-04-13. The Guardian. 2019-03-25. en-GB. 0261-3077.
  2. Web site: 'Even When I Fall': Sheffield Review. Hunter. 2017-06-12. Allan. Screen. en. 2019-03-25.
  3. News: Even When I Fall review – ex-circus slaves turn the tables on traffickers. Bradshaw. Peter. 2018-04-13. The Guardian. 2019-03-25. en-GB. 0261-3077.
  4. Web site: Winners Nominations · BIFA · British Independent Film Awards. 2017-10-25. BIFA · British Independent Film Awards. en-GB. 2019-03-25.
  5. Web site: 2018 Winners. One World Media. en-US. 2019-03-25.