De Maria Kaur Bedi et Satindar Singh Bedi

Kalari Kid

Image du film Kalari - FIFDH 2025

Dans une société marquée par les violences de genre, Arushi (9 ans) et Milena (21 ans) se réapproprient l’espace grâce au Kalari : le plus ancien art martial du monde. Notre film suit leur combat pour l’émancipation et la liberté d’être les femmes qu’elles ont choisi de devenir.

Pays : Inde
Langues originales : anglais, malayalam
Réalisation
Maria Kaur Bedi (Suisse)
Satindar Singh Bedi (Inde / Suisse)
Production
Esther van Messel (Suisse)
Maria Kaur Bedi (Suisse)
Satindar Singh Bedi (Inde / Suisse)
Spirited Heroine
First Hand Films
Production d'impact
Danika Bobst (Suisse)
Durée
90' & 52'
Statut de production
Terminé
Finalisé en
Août 2025
Impact Statement
The heart of our mission is to empower women and girls by promoting gender equality through training, education and advocacy, and making self-defense accessible. We want to equip women with the skills, confidence, and community support to stand strong. In Kerala, India, we aim to promote women-led Kalari training, advocate for self-defence in schools through educational materials, and spark discussions on gender-based violence through 20 community screenings. In Switzerland, we aim to launch monthly self-defence sessions in parks and organize 20 screenings at schools, scout camps, and martial arts centers to drive awareness. We further support women’s rights by encouraging advocacy, donations, and martial arts training for women.