
The first cinematic portrayal of the Hindu epic Ramayana tale featuring villagers constructing a giant bridge.
The genres of science fiction and fantasy are not exclusively masculine territory. Over the last few decades, female directors have brought to the screen some of the most visually stunning, intellectually daring, and deeply moving works of speculative fiction. From big Hollywood productions like Wonder Woman and Captain Marvel to independent low-budget films, women filmmakers are making a name for themselves around the world.
This remake of the Disney Channel Original Movie of the same name brings a strong representative cast.
Despite the film’s efforts to reframe its heroine with modern complexity, a certain emotional distance lingers.