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Dandaka Dharma

Dandaka Dharma

Nina Paley // England // 2005 // 04:00 min

music video clip computeranimation

Synopsis:
Sita is a central character in the known Indian folktale and myth Ramayana. She is the wife of Rama, the God-King, daughter of the Earth, incarnation of goddess Lakshmi, embodiment of chastity and purity, the Perfect Woman, and a doormat. In this version of the tale she is singing the blues. Sita is born directly from the Earth and found by King Janaka, who recognizes her "celestial beauty" and determines her bride price to be her suitor´s "manliness." Thus she is wed to Rama, with whom she falls in love at first sight. She returns with Rama to Ayodhya, where they live luxuriously until Rama´s scheming stepmother Kaikeyi connives to have him banished for 14 years. Sita eagerly agrees to stay by her husband´s side, and off they go to the forest.

The film was shown in the following programs:

SP 09
(interfilm 2005 Prog)