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THE THIRD GENDER

Dive into the past, present, and future of India's thriving transgender communities in this inspiring and informative short documentary.

Get an intimate look into the rarely seen everyday life of hijras, an enigmatic yet resilient community in India. Encounter their real-life stories and experiences as they struggle with death's inevitability and society's ostracization. Discover a captivating and thought-provoking account of the highs and lows of being a hijra beyond what headlines tell you. Embrace this human journey as you dig deeper into their lives than ever before!

  • G R Chandu Vardhan
    Director
  • G R Chandu Vardhan
    Writer
  • FTIH Film School
    Producer
  • SUNARIKARI SRINIVASA
    Key Cast
    "Meera"
  • BALRAM KESHAV
    Key Cast
    "Rani"
  • ATIKE SANTHOSH BHARAT
    Key Cast
    "Divya "
  • MEKAM ARUN KUMAR
    Key Cast
    "Jaya"
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    16 minutes 28 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 26, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    243 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    Telugu
  • Shooting Format:
    Cinemascope format
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:35:1
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - FTIH Film School
  • Indian Screen Project
    Kolkata
    India
    February 10, 2023
    Indian Screen Project
    Best Film, Best Director, Best Story
  • Indian International Short Film Festival Awards
    Kolkata
    India
    March 14, 2023
    Indian International Short Film Festival Awards
    Outstanding Achievement Award
  • Cinephilia short film contest
    Vijaywada
    India
    April 1, 2023
    Cinephilia KL University
    First Prize
  • Awardio national Short Film Festival 2023
    Bengaluru
    India
    July 30, 2023
    Awardio national Short Film Festival 2023
    Best LGBTQ short film
  • IFH national level short film awards 2023
    Bengaluru
    India
    September 23, 2023
    IFH national level short film awards 2023
    Best social awareness film (1st prize), Best actor (2nd prize), Best editor (3rd prize)
Distribution Information
  • FTIH Film school
    Distributor
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - G R Chandu Vardhan

I always wanted to become an director. So, I joined FTIH Film Institute in Hyderabad and learnt direction. I did THE THIRD GENDER Short Film under the guidance of FTIH Film school. I am happy I did this in my small age itself (18 years)..!

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Director Statement

Transgenders Life and Death is painful and sad comparing to males and females in India. I showed their life struggles and unbelievable death Funeral, So that even transgenders get complete respect, freedom and rights in India.