Driving with Selvi | |
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Directed by | Elisa Paloschi |
Produced by | Elisa Paloschi |
Cinematography | Elisa Paloschi |
Edited by | Dave Kazala Mahi Rahgozar |
Music by | Ken Myhr |
Production company | Eyesfull |
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Running time | 74 minutes |
Country | Canada |
Languages | English, Kannada |
Driving with Selvi is a Canadian documentary film that focuses on South India's first female taxi driver, a young woman named Selvi who had previously escaped a child marriage. The film was directed by Elisa Paloschi, who also acted as producer for the project.
Selvi, like so many girls in India, is a child bride in a violent marriage. One day she escapes, and goes on to become South India's first female taxi driver. This is the ten-year journey of a charming, strong, and courageous young woman who defies all expectations, moving beyond the pain she's experienced to create a new life.[1]