Under Construction - UC Films

30 years ago, during the Liberation War for Bangladesh, Gurudasi Mondol had lost her entire family. Her indomitable presence as a feared and loved crazy woman today, asks many questions: what is the meaning of Liberation? Has madness chosen her, or has she chosen madness?

The journey of an ordinary young woman from Ahmedabad, on the path of self-discovery and reconciliation, post Gujarat communal riots of 2002.

This film looks at some of the initiatives of the community and the State to address the issue of domestic violence, aimed at breaking the barriers that divide lives into personal and public.

In attempting to right a wrong committed twenty-five years ago, can Suwisal save himself?

Old, blind Wannihami knowingly digs up his son’s sealed coffin in order to invalidate the compensation claim. For his greater purpose is to believe that war cannot kill his son.

The situation in Guatemala today after a peace accord between guerrillas and the government.

A unique school in England, using unique methods to help children suffering through severe emotional trauma.

Sampat Pal set up the Gulabi Gang to fight injustice and oppression. This is the story of Sampat and four young women who come to her for help. They are stories which are being played out countless times across India.

A repressive boarding school – a kind of miniature state with bizarre rules, indigestible food and absurd punishments.

Who was responsible for the deaths of Lali Devi and her two teenage girls? Was it family pressures or the psycho-social coercion of a perverted, suicidal society?

‘Roshan Bayan’ reflects upon a history of conflict in the Indian subcontinent through experiences of sexual violence.

Fearless, feisty and resolute, the “Rough Aunties” are a remarkable group of women, unwavering in their stand to protect and care for the abused, neglected and forgotten children of Durban, South Africa.

In the little town of Kumba, Cameroon, there have been no convictions in spousal abuse cases for 17 years. But two women determined to change their community are making progress that could change their country.