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No More Tears Sister: Anatomy of Hope and Betrayal

Directed by Helene Klodawsky
Canada, 2004 (documentary, 78 minutes, colour, English)
Also known as "Finies les larmes, mes soeurs, d'espoir et de trahison"
No More Tears Sister: Anatomy of Hope and Betrayal
Image: © National Film Board of Canada
Video (National Film Board of Canada)
Video (National Film Board of Canada) [French]

Film Description:
"A story of love, revolution, and betrayal, No More Tears Sister explores the price of truth in times of war. Set during the violent ethnic conflict that has enveloped Sri Lanka over decades, the documentary recreates the courageous and vibrant life of renowned human rights activist, Dr. Rajani Thiranagama. Mother, anatomy professor, and symbol of hope, Rajani was assassinated at the age of thirty-five. Stunningly photographed, using rare archival footage, intimate correspondence and poetic recreations, the story of Rajani and her family delves into rarely explored themes—revolutionary women and their dangerous pursuit of justice."
-- National Film Board of Canada (source)

Film Credits (partial):
Written by: Helene Klodawsky
Produced by: Pierre Lapointe, Yves Bisaillon, Dharmasena Pathiraja, Johanne Bergeron, Sally Bochner
Narrator: Michael Ondaatje
Cinematography: François Dagenais
Film Editing: Patricia Tassinari
Music: Bertrand Chénier
Production Company: National Film Board of Canada / Office national du film du Canada
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