Review of Sita Sings the Blues (2008) by Lesley N — 30 Aug 2009
Two parallel stories of life and love and loss, the story of Rama + Sita interleaved with the story of the director's marriage breakup. Set to the songs of Annette Hanshaw which echo the same theme. Plus a dialog in the background of three Indians narrating (and arguing about) what actually happened in the 14th century, no 11th century, no BC, definitely BC. Plus the best two minute intermission I've ever seen.
Written by, produced by, directed by, and a whole-lot-of-other-things by Nina Paley, who's distributing it by letting you watch it/download it for free. Check out "www.sitasingstheblues" where you can find out loads more information..
And then sit down and watch it. It's charming, chock-full of ideas and very very funny.
This review of Sita Sings the Blues (2008) was written by Lesley N on 30 Aug 2009.
Sita Sings the Blues has generally received very positive reviews.
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