India's 1st Best Trans Model Agency (adv15)

Filmed over seven years, this is the extraordinary journey of Rudrani Chettri and her friends in the transgender ‘Hijra’ community of Delhi. Whilst traditional Hindu society recognises the ancient Hijra identity as a legal ‘third sex’ (often seen as holy) this does not necessarily mean acceptance. Many of the Hijra are shunned by their families and forced to live and work on the streets. In search of acceptance Rudrani creates and launches a modelling agency and becomes Delhi’s highest profile Trans activist under the scrutiny of the media. A hopeful documentary, this is a story of love and loss and catwalk glory.

+ Q&A with director Ila Mehrotra and Trailblazers director Sobia Bushra on Saturday 16 November, 2.30pm

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+ Trailblazers at the following screenings
Wales | 2024 | 19’ | Sobia Bushra

Friday 15 November, 8.30pm
Sunday 17 November, 11.40am
Tuesday 19 November, 12pm
Wednesday 20 November, 2.45pm

Asian Purrsuasion have rapidly changed the idea of what Wales’ LGBTQ community can look like. Working with The Welsh Ballroom and The Queer Emporium they have made the queer scene thrive and reach new heights of vibrance and excellence. Alia, Muz and Aiman take us on a journey to find out more about their lives and celebrate South Asian Queer joy.