Eunuchs: India's Third Gender
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.
Cast: Aruna Har Prasad
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Eunuchs: India's Third Gender
Hijras. Eunuchs. Transgender.
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.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Michael Yorke
- Producers
- Surinder Puri, Aruna Har Prasad
- Cast
- Aruna Har Prasad
- Studio
- BBC Elstree
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English, Hindi
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
