Margarita with a Straw (2014)
Anno di uscita: 2014
Nazione: India
Alternative Title: Margarita szívószállal, Margarita im kash, Choone Chali Aasman, Margarita con popote, Margarita sa slamkom, Маргариту, с соломинкой
Regista: Nilesh Maniyar, Shonali Bose
Writer: Atika Chohan, Nilesh Maniyar, Shonali Bose
Produzione & Genere
Produttore: Producer: Ishan Talkies, Nilesh Maniyar, Shonali Bose
Società: Viacom18 Studios
Genere: Drama, Lgbt-Related Film, Romance Film
Budget: 900.000
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Parole chiave
Parole chiave: bisexuality, bollywood, cerebral palsy, coming of age, lesbian, lesbian relationship, lgbt, mother daughter relationship, new york city, self-discovery, wheelchair
Storia
Laila, a teenager with cerebral palsy studying at Delhi University, becomes heartbroken after being rejected by the lead singer of her indie band. She then receives a scholarship to study creative writing at New York University and moves there with her orthodox Maharashtrian mother Shubhangini. Laila meets Jared, an attractive young man assigned to help her in class, and Khanum, a blind activist with whom she falls in love. Confused about her sexual orientation, Laila has sex with Jared but regrets it immediately. She confesses this to Khanum, who feels betrayed and leaves for New York without Laila. Meanwhile, Shubhangini is diagnosed with advanced colon cancer. Laila tends to her mother at the hospital, leading to a reconciliation between them before Shubhangini's death. At her mother's funeral, Laila plays a recorded speech expressing her love and understanding towards her mother. In the end, Laila is seen enjoying a day in the countryside by herself.
Riassunto
Margarita with a Straw (2014) is an Indian drama film directed by Shonali Bose. The story follows Laila, a young woman with cerebral palsy, as she leaves India for New York to study creative writing at NYU. The film explores themes of self-discovery, sexuality, and mother-daughter relationships. It is notable for its realistic portrayal of disability and LGBTQ+ experiences. The title refers to Laila's love for strawberry daiquiris, symbolizing her appetite for life despite her challenges.
