The Story of 'Others' Human conflicts like war, migration, and displacement bring out extremes in human behaviour. Paradoxically, they have also helped establish new societies and rebuild and rearrange existing ones. These conflicted and often untold human emotions and expressions associated with displacement are intriguing when juxtaposed with time and geography. This photo book titled, The Story of 'Others', is a documentary of two families. On one hand, is a young and progressive Pakistani family who migrated to Paris three years ago. With hopes and aspirations of a better future, they find themselves in an alien culture, trying to stay rooted in their way of life. On the other is an Indian family who migrated from Bangladesh in 1971 during the War of Independence. The scars of conflict and forced migration deep within their psyche is evident in their expressions, environment, and material memories. Both display contrasting expressions, body language, surroundings, memories of past and present, and reactions to migration. Capturing these moments and telling these stories, reveals in its allure and internal conflicts, some unique interpretations.
Note: Soft copy of photobook on request.
