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Indian film vies for Sutherland Award

A take on women police officials' war against crimes gets British Film Institute's attention

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A still from Soni

A still from Soni

Ivan Ayr's heart-wrenching take on two women police officers' attempt to tackle the increasing crime rate against women, has received a nod from the British Film Institute (BFI). The film, which has been winning accolades from festival-going audiences has, been nominated by the BFI for the Sutherland Award. The only Indians to bag this award include Adoor Balakrishnan in 1982, and Satyajit Ray in 1959.

The story traces the journey of Soni, a firebrand policewoman in Delhi and Kalpana, her superintendent, as they tackle sexual terrorism in the country. Their mission is strained by complications arising in Soni's personal and professional life.

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