Don't cry for Salim the lame

Description

Salim, a young man with a limp and little education finds himself scrapping together a living by working for the local street gangs, despite his father's objections. His sister, Anees, is of marriageable age and Salim is determined to find her a groom who can give her all the creature comforts that she needs. Anees, however, is only interested in Aslam, a well-educated editor, who is nevertheless earning meager wages. Aslam proves to be a positive influence on Salim, who then thinks twice when he is asked to incite religious riots for a hefty sum of money. Will Salim be able to escape a crime-ridden past to lead a life of dignity? Festivals/Awards: Special Mention by the Fripesci Jury of the Tokyo International Film Festival; Best Hindi Feature Film & Best Cinematography, National Awards, India; Best Cameraman Award, Bengal Film Journalists Association; FAJR Film Festival, Iran; London International Film Festival; Cairo International Film Festival; Indian Panorama.

Runtime

107 min

Creator

Mirza, Saeed Akhtar, 1943- drt

Series

Subjects

Geography

Genre

Date of Publication

1989

Database

Alexander Street

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