Ekleipsis

Synopsis

Combines the case histories of Cambodian women living in California and suffering from hysterical blindness (loss of sight with little or no physical cause that is brought about by traumatic stress) and the civil war in Cambodia. The women have used their experiences to reflect on their lives and to find postive ways to live.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 22 min.

Year of production

1998

Availability

Sale; 1999 sale: £70.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Subjects

Sociology

Keywords

Cambodia; hysterical blindness; trauma

Credits

Director

Tran T Kim-Trang

Distributor

Name

Cinenova

Email

info@cinenova.org

Web

http://www.cinenova.org External site opens in new window

Address

Waterlow Park Centre
Dartmouth Park Hill
London
N19 5JF

Notes

Films made by, and predominantly for, women. The collection is browsable by title or director and includes experimental films, narrative feature films, artists’ film and video, and documentary and educational videos. Hire or sale on film and video.