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The HinduCelebrating the cultural ethos of a city through an anthology is not a new cinematic concept. Known for their distinct idiom, Onir, Imtiaz Ali, Rima Das, and Kabir Khan map the themes of sexuality, disability, gender, and race, gently emphasising the inclusive nature of the city. Arushi Sharma, Ryanna Skye Lawson, Kat Stewart, Setara Amiri Runtime: 156 minutes Storyline: Set against Melbourne’s culturally diverse backdrop, this anthology of four films explores themes of gender, race, disability, and sexuality. Led by Arushi’s arresting performance, the short film scythes through the prejudices that we hold about foreign cultures to underline the bonds of humanity, but the Ali brothers’ bold brush strokes dull the impact. Setara tells the inspirational tale of Setara Amiri, a 15-year-old Afghan cricketer who relocates to Melbourne with her mother and sister after the Taliban’s takeover of Kabul.
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