Project Detail

The Peacock in the Room

Synopsis

An intergenerational film that traverses the relationship between my grandmother (Raji) and my mother (Aruna), during challenging times. As Raji struggles to fight her hallucinatory demons, Aruna attempts to embrace her world.

Details

Year
2019
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
2 min 32 sec
Director
Sanjana Chandrasekhar
Producer
Royal College of Art
Editor
Sanjana Chandrasekhar
Screenwriter
Sanjana Chandrasekhar, Sylvie Bringas
Sound
Yin Lee
Composer
Sanjana Chandrasekhar, Yin Lee
Principal cast
Aruna Chandrasekhar

Production Status

Production Company

Royal College of Art

Kensington Gore
South Kensington
London
SW7 2EU

Sales Company

Royal College of Art

Kensington Gore
South Kensington
London
SW7 2EU

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