What happens after the violence
Summary
The film ‘Shakti’ portrays the impact of sexual violence and caste-based injustice in Kathmandu through the story of a single mother and her daughter, emphasizing trauma and systemic failures without sensationalism.
Key Points
- ‘Shakti’ is a Nepali film that explores themes of caste, sexual violence, and justice through subtle storytelling and minimal dialogue.
- The film centers on Durga, a single mother, and her daughter Lila, who experiences abuse by her art teacher, highlighting trauma's impact through behavior rather than explicit scenes.
- The story critiques the systemic failures of institutions like the police, which emphasize caste and bureaucratic processes over survivor support.
- Healing and care are shown as arising from within women and family, contrasting with ineffective formal systems of justice and support.
