Living Goddess
Directed by Ishbel Whitaker
Living Goddess is a powerful portrait of a young girl venerated as a goddess growing up in a country on the verge of civil war. This is the story of Sajani, who is worshipped as one of three living goddesses in the Himalayan kingdom of Nepal, and whose peaceful existence is contrasted with violent political turmoil that threatens their traditional way of life. With beautiful imagery and an intimate story, Living Goddess unfolds a world of spirituality and political turbulence through the eyes of a young schoolgirl.
Educational Reviews
"Brilliantly filmed under fairly difficult circumstances, Living Goddess will appeal to anyone with an interest in Eastern religions." *** Recommended Video Librarian
"This film provides an interesting comparison of the traditions of Nepalese people and their struggle with modernity. The audio and visual quality is excellent and the English subtitles are easy to read." Highly Recommended Educational Media Reviews Online
Critical Acclaim
"beautiful"
-The Guardian
"a striking documentary"
-The Independent
