A Night of Knowing Nothing

A Night of Knowing Nothing

2022 · 99 min · ★ 7.4 · Documentary

L, a student in India witness to the government's violent response to university protests, writes letters to her estranged lover while he is away.

Directed by Payal Kapadia · Written by Payal Kapadia

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