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Ajit
| Length: | 28 min |
| Released: | 1997 |
| Ages: |
College Adult |
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Shown at eight international film festivals, Ajit is a close-up view of an eight year old boy who works as a domestic in a middle class Calcutta household. It brings home to the viewer the realities of childhood among the impoverished in underdeveloped countries.
Good looking and affable, Ajit captures the viewers hearts. He is shown at his endless daily tasks -- sweeping, cleaning, laundry, caring for his employer's children. There is no time for school in his life. Yet, surprisingly, Ajit feels fortunate, for in this household he is given ample food as his wages. In the countryside where he was one of nine children, he was often hungry. Beautifully filmed by a rising young Indian filmmaker, Ajit makes its social statement with quiet charm.
Good looking and affable, Ajit captures the viewers hearts. He is shown at his endless daily tasks -- sweeping, cleaning, laundry, caring for his employer's children. There is no time for school in his life. Yet, surprisingly, Ajit feels fortunate, for in this household he is given ample food as his wages. In the countryside where he was one of nine children, he was often hungry. Beautifully filmed by a rising young Indian filmmaker, Ajit makes its social statement with quiet charm.
"Highly recommended for colleges and high-school level courses on child labor issues in Asian society."
Asian Educational Media Services
Asian Educational Media Services
Berlin Film Festival, 1996
International Documentary Festival, Amsterdam, 1996
Birmingham International Film Festival, 1996
International Documentary Festival, Amsterdam, 1996
Birmingham International Film Festival, 1996
