The Adamant Girl
Southeast Asian Premiere
P.S. Vinothraj India 2024 100 min NC16 (Coarse Language)
When a young woman defies an arranged marriage to her maternal uncle, her family embarks on a religious journey to exorcise the cause of her rebellion.
In love with a man from a lower caste, Meena defies her family’s and societal expectations by rejecting an arranged marriage to her maternal uncle. Unable to understand her rebellion, her family believes she is possessed by an evil spirit. Their desperation leads them on a journey to exorcise the menace, ending with the ritual sacrifice of a rooster. The animal, a companion to Meena throughout the film, foreshadows her challenging future, marred by pervasive misogyny and casteism.
Featuring standout performances from a star-studded cast, this film offers a fresh perspective on the road trip genre. Its poignant conclusion challenges deeply held beliefs, traditions, and the notion of women’s autonomy within contemporary Indian society.
Q&A with Filmmaker(s)
7 Dec, Sat 9:00PM / 100 min
Golden Village Cineleisure, Hall 2
8 Dec, Sun 4:30PM / 100 min
Filmgarde Kallang, Hall 2
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The Adamant Girl
Kottukkaali
P.S. Vinothraj
India
2024
Tamil
English
100 min
NC16 (Coarse Language)
Southeast Asian Premiere
P.S. Vinothraj
P.S. Vinothraj is an Indian filmmaker and screenwriter from Madurai, Tamil Nadu. His feature debut, Pebbles (2021), inspired by his sister’s marital life, has garnered numerous accolades around the world, including the Tiger Award for Best Film at Rotterdam and Best Director at the 32nd SGIFF.
Sivakarthikeyan D.,
Kalai Arasu P.
Soori Muthuchamy,
Anna Ben
