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 |
| Directing | Pratibha Parmar | Director |
| Production | Frances-Anne Solomon | Producer |
| Production | Penny Gold | Producer |
| Writing | Kumari Salgado | Writer |
| Production | Simon Onwurah | Line Producer |
| Production | Jo Ralling | Production Manager |
| Production | Yvonne Isimeme Ibazebo | Production Coordinator |
| Production | Idris Ahmed | Location Manager |
| Directing | Puneet Sira | First Assistant Director |
| Directing | Lisa Mail | Continuity |
| Camera | Jeremy Forster | Focus Puller |
| Lighting | Paul Toley | Gaffer |
| Camera | Mick Duffield | Grip |
| Sound | Ronald Bailey | Sound Recordist |
| Art | John Hand | Art Designer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Karen Hobbs | Costumer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Sharon Martin | Makeup & Hair |
| Costume & Make-Up | Lindsay Swift | Makeup & Hair |
| Production | Steve Brookes | Executive Producer |
| Production | George Faber | Executive Producer |
| Production | Ann Faggetter | Production Executive |
| Production | Ingrid Lewis | Producer |
| Sound | Peter Spencer | Music |
| Sound | Najma Akhtar | Musician |
| Art | Lesley Oakley | Art Designer |
| Editing | Anna Liebschner | Editor |