Child of Empire(2022)
Embody the childhood memories of two survivors, as they reflect on their journeys across a divided homeland.
17 min · Animation, Documentary · Directed by Sparsh Ahuja, Erfan Saadati, Stephen Stephenson
Released
Two men from the Partition generation — Ishar Das Arora, an Indian Hindu who migrated from Pakistan to India, and Iqbal-ud-din Ahmed, a Pakistani Muslim who made the opposite journey — share childhood memories of their experiences while playing a board game. As the two men unpack their memories, audiences embody the experience of a 7-year-old child at key points in the migration. Child of Empire offers a powerful counter-narrative that lends a fresh perspective on the effects of forced migration on everyday individuals.
Where to watch
Not available to stream, rent, or buy in the US yet.
US release dates
- Premiere
- June 15, 2022
