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CoSAFF – Oct 3-17, 2020

Watch Untying the Knot from anywhere in the world.

Part of the Coalition of South Asian Film Festivals (CoSAFF), a first-of-its-kind virtual showcase co-presented by seven South Asian film festivals from the U.S. and Canada. On until Oct. 17, 2020.

Streaming in Canada on CBC Gem

Untying the Knot is available in Canada on CBC Gem.

documentary Channel

Untying the Knot had its Canadian broadcast premiere on CBC’s documentary Channel in November 2019. Subscribers can watch the film on-demand.

Previous Screenings

India – Nov 2019-March 2020

Untying the Knot was proud to be part of SamaBhav, a unique travelling film festival presented by Men Against Violence and Abuse, focused on gender diversity, masculinity and sexuality. The film screened in seven cities across India, including Kolkata, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kochi, Indore and Varanasi, playing to packed houses and sparking meaningful dialogue. Watch a video from the festival.

Norrköping, Sweden – Dec 1, 2019

Untying the Knot had its European Premiere at the 21st annual Flimmer Film Festival in Norrköping, Sweden. The screening was followed by a discussion with Bangladeshi journalist, Supriti Dhar.

New Delhi – Nov 18, 2019

Untying the Knot had its International Premiere in New Delhi, India. We were honoured to present the film at the prestigious India Habitat Centre.

Montreal – Nov 2, 2019

Untying the Knot was an official selection at the South Asian Film Festival of Montreal where it received the Audience Choice Award for Best Feature Documentary. We were honoured to be selected by the audience for this award. Thanks to everyone who attended and voted for the film.

Mississauga – Aug 2, 2019

Untying the Knot was an official selection at the Mosaic International South Asian Film Festival in Mississauga, Ontario, where it won the Sabeen Mahmud Award for Courage in Cinema. Thank you MISAFF for this incredible honour.

Thanks to our Community Partners
Malton Women Council
Rexdale Women’s Centre
Yellow Brick House

Toronto – June 17, 2019

Untying the Knot had its Toronto premiere at the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema as part of the special series Films Changing the World. This limited program features “must-see docs revealing staggering new perspectives and stories.” The screening was followed by a q&a with director Zana Shammi and special guests Rumana Monzur and Jannatan Naima.

Thanks to our Community Partners
SAWRO | South Asian Women’s Rights Organization
Shokti | Empowering Bangladeshi Canadian Women
Studio.89
MCIS Language Solutions
Sandgate Women’s Shelter
Indus Community Services
Red Door Shelter

Edmonton – May 5, 2019

Untying the Knot was an official selection at the 2019 Northwest International Documentary Festival, Canada’s longest-running documentary fest. The screening was presented by Amnesty International and followed by a Skype q&a with Rumana Monzur.