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A Life in Chains

A TRUE STORY, A TALE OF VIOLENCE, HUMAN TRAFFIC, SOCIAL STIGMA.

"A Life In Chains" is a video documentary on human trafficking and prostitution in Bangladesh. Directed by Manuel Marano and Federica Vairani, the movie focuses on victims' stories, their struggle to survive and their relationship with Bangladesh society. The film draws attention to the difficult situations these women must deal on a daily basis and who have become trapped in a vicious cycle of prostitution. While they have been condemned throughout their lives and suffer quietly through the contradictions of society, this documentary hopes to reveal and share with the world the humanity that exists in each of these people.

  • Manuel Marano
    Director
  • Federica Vairani
    Director
  • Manuel Marano
    Writer
  • Federica Vairani
    Writer
  • Manuel Marano
    Producer
  • Federica Vairani
    Producer
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    A Life in Chains
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    drama, social, reportage, interview, asia, prostitution, sex work, trafficking, human rights
  • Runtime:
    26 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 12, 2016
  • Country of Origin:
    Italy
  • Country of Filming:
    Bangladesh
  • Language:
    Bengali, Italian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Sardinia Film Festival

    Italy
    August 17, 2017
  • Costruir Cine Festival
    Buenos Aires
    Argentina
  • Asia Peace Film Festival
    Islamabad
    Pakistan
    September 20, 2017
    Pakistan Premiere
  • Eko International Film Festival
    Lagos
    Nigeria
    March 5, 2018
    Nigeria Premiere
    Best Documentary Short
Director Biography - Manuel Marano, Federica Vairani

Manuel Marano is an independent photographer and filmmaker who began photographing documentary stories in 2010. Since then he become committed to documentary visual story telling, taking on long term projects addressing social issues and daily life stories. He is the co-producer and co-director of "A Life In Chains" which is based on his investigative report. Italian born, he is currently based in Hamburg, Germany.

Federica Vairani is the co-producer and co-director of "A Life In Chains". "The desire to highlight, to tell their stories and to show the contraddiction of their reality, is powerful", she said joining the Team. She is a Freelance Sound Engineer working for Audio Post Production Studios providing the complete sound package for Film, TV Spots and Documentaries' Post Production. She is among the founding members of "Au5 Creative Group": from 2005 and 2012 Au5 has realized experimental Videos, Short Movies and Documentaries. She is also a Photographer who has exhibited in Italy and abroad. She lives and works in Brescia, Italy

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