
Period. End of Sentence. (2018)★ 7.9/10
- Documentary
- Short
Directed by: Rayka Zehtabchi
Indian women defy menstrual taboos by producing and selling sanitary pads.
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AjeyaSelf
AnitaSelf
Gouri ChoudariSelf
Healthy EmmiePatient
Shabana KhanSelf
Arunachalam MuruganathamSelf
PreetiSelf
RekhaSelf
RoksanaSelf
ShashiSelf
ShushmaSelf
Sulekha SinghSelfVideos
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See all ›- WinnerAcademy Awards, USA 2019Oscar · Best Documentary Short Subject
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G-onzaloAugust 26, 2025
G-onzaloAugust 26, 2025This documentary about menstruation and sanitary pads follows a group of women in Delhi fighting for menstrual rights. Despite the hostile environment toward women, we see them empowered—building and distributing the products they need. Their hopefulness and drive leave a lasting impression.
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Stuart_BenderAugust 26, 2025
Stuart_BenderAugust 26, 2025In just 25 minutes, the film shifts the spotlight from societal criticism to female resilience. It doesn’t dwell on the patriarchy, but rather celebrates the optimism and strength of working women. Whether it’s earning money to buy her brother new clothes or nervously selling her first sanitary pad, every woman here is courageously stepping into change.















