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Zana Briski

Director & actor · born 25 October 1966 · London, England, UK

Zana Briski is an English artist (photographer, filmmaker) and activist.

Briski's interest in photography began at age 10. After earning a master's degree at the University of Cambridge, Briski studied documentary photography at International Center of Photography in New York. In 1995, she made her first trip to India, producing a story on female infanticide. In 1997, Briski returned to India and began her project on the prostitutes of Calcutta's red-light district, which led to her work with the children of prostitutes.

Where to start: Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids (2004).

As director 1

As actor 1

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Zana Briski movie?

By viewer score, Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids (2004) at 6.8/10.

What are Zana Briski’s most popular movies?

Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids, Born into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids.

How many movies has Zana Briski made?

2 films on TMDB, 1 as director, 1 as actor.

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