Memsahib Rita (1994)
Using a blend of magic realism and realist drama, Memsahib Rita looks at the physical and emotional violence of racism. Shanti is haunted by both the racist taunts of nationalist white youths and the memory of her white mother.
Director: Pratibha Parmar
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Nisha Nayar as Shanti |
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Jayne Boniface as Rita |
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Kaleem Janjua as Gamini |
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Meera Syal as Unumma |
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Sudha Bhuchar as Film Star |
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Shaun Stone as Young Thug |
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Harmage Singh Kalirai as Shop keeper |
| Production | Yvonne Isimeme Ibazebo | Production Coordinator |
| Production | Jo Ralling | Production Manager |
| Lighting | Paul Toley | Gaffer |
| Sound | Najma Akhtar | Musician |
| Editing | Anna Liebschner | Editor |
| Production | Penny Gold | Producer |
| Art | John Hand | Art Designer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Karen Hobbs | Costumer |
| Writing | Kumari Salgado | Writer |
| Camera | Mick Duffield | Grip |
| Production | Simon Onwurah | Line Producer |
| Production | Steve Brookes | Executive Producer |
| Production | Ingrid Lewis | Producer |
| Camera | Jeremy Forster | Focus Puller |
| Sound | Ronald Bailey | Sound Recordist |
| Art | Lesley Oakley | Art Designer |
| Sound | Peter Spencer | Music |
| Production | Idris Ahmed | Location Manager |
| Directing | Lisa Mail | Continuity |
| Costume & Make-Up | Sharon Martin | Makeup & Hair |
| Production | Ann Faggetter | Production Executive |
| Production | George Faber | Executive Producer |
| Production | Frances-Anne Solomon | Producer |
| Directing | Puneet Sira | First Assistant Director |
| Costume & Make-Up | Lindsay Swift | Makeup & Hair |
| Directing | Pratibha Parmar | Director |