Matrubhoomi: A Nation Without Women

Matrubhoomi: A Nation Without Women (Bhojpuri/Hindi: मातृभूमि, translation: Motherland) is a 2003 Indian film written and directed by Manish Jha. The film examines the impact of female foeticide and female infanticide on the gender balance, and consequently the stability and attitudes of society. Its storyline bears some resemblance to real-life instances of gender imbalance and economics resulting in fraternal polyandry and bride buying in some ... More

Initial release date:

  • Jul 8, 2005

Directed by:

Runtime:

  • 1 h 31 min

Screenplay by:

Also known as:

  • Matrubhoomi,
  • A Nation Without Women

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Directed by

Manish Jha

Manish Jha (born May 3, 1978) is an Indian film director and screenwriter, most known for his films, A Very Very Silent Film (2001) and Matrubhoomi-A Nation Without Women (2003) which won him critical acclaim. Born in Narkatiaganj, in West Champaran district of Bihar, Jha grew up in Delhi where he...

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Runtime:

  • 1 h 31 min
  • 1 h 38 min
  • 1 h 33 min
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