Call me Salma is a documentary film about love and loss. Set in the crowded back alleys of Dhaka, Bangladesh, the film follows Salma as she enters the mysterious and rich world of transsexuality. Salma, a 15-year old Hijra, left her village and family to enter the effervescent city life in search of a clear identity, love and above all, a sense of acceptance. Emotionally torn between her youth and her desire of being a woman, Salma will be faced with events that will force her, as well as the audience, to question any preconceived notions of gender, sexuality, family and love.
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Aude Leroux-Lévesque Director · Sébastien Rist Director
First release February 16, 2010 · Original title Appelez-moi Salma
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Original title
Appelez-moi Salma
Original language
Bangla
Release dates
Canada · February 16, 2010
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