One is a deft comedy about the misadventures of two young brides in rural India.
The other is a delicate tale about the intersecting lives of three women in cosmopolitan Mumbai.
With small budgets and unconventional plots, “Laapataa Ladies” and “All We Imagine as Light” have captivated audiences.
That both were directed by women and have female-centric themes has become an additional point of pride in India, where the frothy romps of male-dominated Bollywood dominate the cinematic landscape.
Directed by Kiran Rao, “Laapataa Ladies” — renamed “Lost Ladies” for its Oscar campaign — has had a hugely successful run in the domestic market since its March release, and is now streaming on Netflix.
Persons:
Kiran Rao, “, —
Organizations:
Netflix
Locations:
India, Mumbai