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Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids

Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids

Documentary depicting the lives of child prostitutes in the red light district of Songachi, Calcutta. Director Zana Briski went to photograph the prostitutes when she met and became friends with their children. Briski began giving photography lessons to the children and became aware that their photography might be a way for them to lead better lives.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids
  • Genres: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2004-12-08
  • Runtime: 85 minutes
  • Rating: 6.81/10 (239 votes)
  • Budget: $350,000
  • Revenue: $3,529,201
  • Production Companies: Red Light Films, Creative Visions Productions, Sundance Institute, HBO Documentary Films
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.3438
  • Languages: English, Bengali

Cast & Crew

Zana Briski

Zana Briski

as Self "Zana Auntie"

Avijit

Avijit

as

Geeta Masi

Geeta Masi

as

Kochi

Kochi

as

Mamuni

Mamuni

as

Gallery

Movie sceneMovie scene

Trailers & Clips

Born Into Brothels - Trailer.flv

Born Into Brothels

External Links

Keywords

prostitutehuman traffickingred-light districtyoung prostitutebitingcalcuttaillegal prostitutionwoman directorchild prostitutionapatheticcallouscruelhopeful

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids?

Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2004-12-08.

Who are the main actors in Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids?

The main cast includes Zana Briski, Avijit, Geeta Masi, Kochi, Mamuni, .

Where can I watch Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids is available.

Is Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids?

Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids has an IMDb rating of 6.81/10 based on 239 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids?

The movie had a production budget of $350,000 and earned $3,529,201 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids?

The soundtrack was composed by Red Light Films, Creative Visions Productions, Sundance Institute, HBO Documentary Films. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids filmed?

Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids?

The total runtime of Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids is 85 minutes.

Is Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids.

Does Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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