The School of Creative Writing is pleased to congratulate Maanvi Chowdhary, MFA. Maanvi ‘s graduate thesis is a short documentary entitled Munna and Maanu.
Maanvi, a MFA Film Production and Creative Writing Program graduate, is deeply involved in documentaries. She explores the relationships between people and their communities, focusing on the connection to space. Her debut documentary, About Mumma, premiered at the IAWRT Asian Women’s Film Festival, earning her a nomination for Best Documentary at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne in 2021. Maanvi also works as an assistant director at a well-known production house in India, contributing to various projects including commercials, corporate videos, and digital information shows.
Munna and Maanu is a documentary exploring the bond between Maanvi, a filmmaker, and Munna, a domestic worker in Maanvi’s family home in India. As Munna becomes a father, their relationship evolves, especially during the pandemic when Maanvi cares for Munna’s child, Saba. The film delves into themes of fatherhood, friendship, and cultural dynamics, aiming to authentically portray their connection while exploring the complexities of their roles. The film offers a poignant exploration of the lifelong and multigenerational relationships often formed within the context of domestic work.
Video: Trailer to the film Munna and Maanu
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