Blesi
Originally released in 2014. Blesi is a feature film. directed by Akwaeke Emezi. At just 2 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
‘Blesi’ is a short about liminal racial/national identity in which my Tamil mother speaks on her experience of having children who don’t resemble or identify with her. It is a self-portrait that features my sister Yagazie as a proxy subject. The sari she wears in the film is our mother’s kurai, one of her wedding saris, and the music is an evening raga our uncle played every evening at his house in Bangsar, Malaysia.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2014
12 years ago
Runtime
0h 2m
2 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blesi about?
‘Blesi’ is a short about liminal racial/national identity in which my Tamil mother speaks on her experience of having children who don’t resemble or identify with her. It is a self-portrait t...
Who directed Blesi?
Blesi was directed by Akwaeke Emezi.
How long is Blesi?
Blesi has a runtime of 0 hours and 2 minutes (2 minutes total).
When was Blesi released?
Blesi was released on January 1, 2014 in theaters.