Kama Sutra

Jorge Hernandez



1. Kama Sutra is a film by Mira Nair, about a fictional love story set in the 16th century, which follows the customs of her, other wonderful works in various ways. Nair’s trademarks in her movies are captured with exotic eroticism, family drama and culturally rich traditions that are depicted in great detail. From her directorial debut in Salaam Bombay all the way down to Hysterical Blindness, including Mississippi Mayala and Monsoon Wedding, Mira Nair has brought to life great stories about culture clashes and the struggles of women.
As in most of Nair’s films, she likes to push the limits of her filmmaking and portrays even the darkest sides of cultures. In Kama Sutra Maya is a young girl who is enslaved by her own societies conventions. Her aspirations start with trying to marry someone she re...