"Kashmir, Lockdown, Communication, Stories"17 May 2022Factual30 mins
What did it mean to live in a perpetual siege, coupled with total communication blockade on top of a triple lockdown for the women of Kashmir. This hybrid documentary will try to delve into these questions exploring how the idea of life/living, time and space completely transformed for Kashmir post Article 370 abrogation.
Watch the official Siege in the Air 2022 trailer in HD below.
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