Zana Briski
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 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. Briski has won numerous awards and fellowships including George Soros' Open Society Institute Fellowship, an Alicia Patterson Journalism Fellowship in 2000 to research and photograph in the Brothels of India, a New York Foundation for the Arts Fellowship and the Howard Chapnick Grant for the Advancement of Photojournalism. Briski and co-director Ross Kauffman were awarded grants from the Sundance Institute, the Jerome Foundation, and the New York State Council on the Arts for Born into Brothels. Born into Brothels was the winner of the Best Documentary Feature at the 77th Academy Awards in 2005. Briski is the founder of the non-profit organisation Kids With Cameras. Description above from the Wikipedia article Zana Briski, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Zana Briski reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 1 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Documentary
The majority of Zana Briski's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Zana Briski remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Zana Briski Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Zana Briski's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Zana Briski.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids | Self "Zana Auntie" | Hit | Similar → |
Zana Briski - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Zana Briski?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Zana Briski is "Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids" with a rating of 6.8/10.
How many movies has Zana Briski acted in?
Zana Briski has been featured in at least 1 major films throughout their career.