The content to be translated is: "《警上添花》揭露印度禁忌秘密 官方拒發演出許可等於「封殺」" The translation is: "The film 'The Police Add Flowers' reveals India's taboo secrets; the official refusal to grant a performance license is equivalent to a 'ban'."
讀後心得
The young widow Santos inherited her deceased husband's position as a police officer, but unexpectedly became embroiled in a scandal within the Indian police force. The debut feature film "Police on Fire" by British-Indian mixed-race director Shanthia Suri reveals deep-seated issues in Indian society. Although it has won numerous awards, it has yet to be released in India due to its sensitive content. The film depicts Santos's struggles and growth after becoming a female police officer, reflecting the challenges women face in society. The director overcame harsh weather conditions during the filming process, showcasing the seasonal atmosphere of India.
The young widow "Santosh" inherits the position of her deceased husband and becomes a policewoman, inadvertently getting caught up in the deep scandals of the Indian police force.
The mixed-race British-Indian director, Santiya Suri, made her feature debut with "A Police Narrative," which won four Best New Director awards at the Asian Film Awards, the British Oscars, the Jerusalem International Film Festival, and the International Festival of Photography Arts in Poland, and was shortlisted for the Oscar Best International Film top 15. However, it has not yet been released in India due to its exposure of taboo topics within Indian society, which ironically highlights the situation.
Modern Indian society continues to confront various issues of class, gender, faith, and caste, which "A Police Narrative" boldly reveals. Director Santiya Suri graduated from the National Film and Television School in the UK and gained attention for her documentary "I Represent India," which tells the immigrant experience of her Indian father. She decided to create "A Police Narrative" after seeing a photo of protesters spitting at a female police officer, which sparked her inspiration. This reminded her of the shocking 2012 "Delhi gang rape case" that sparked countless protests by women and clashes with the police, motivating her to deeply explore the phenomenon of female police officers facing social violence while wielding power.
The film presents a keen observation on women's status and personal growth.
To film "A Police Narrative," Santiya Suri bravely returned to rural northern India despite the extreme heat and flooding, capturing unique scenes of the monsoon season and Diwali festival. The film tells the story of a young widow "Santosh" (played by Hannah Ghosh-Wang), who inherits her deceased husband's position due to legal regulations and becomes a policewoman, unexpectedly getting involved in deep-rooted police stories. Since this film exposes the "unspeakable secrets" of Indian society and the police force, it has yet to receive approval for screening from Indian authorities, essentially facing a "ban."
"A Police Narrative" will be released on April 18. If you or someone you know is experiencing physical or psychological abuse, sexual assault, or harassment, please immediately call the police and seek help from professional social workers.