The devadasi are Hindus who are married to god in childhood, and at puberty sold for sex. In this fascinating film by acclaimed director Beeban Kidron, we go on an intimate journey into the twilight world of the devadasi and meet the girls of Karnataka, southern India who are forced to live in this ancient tradition despite it having been declared illegal for more than 60 years. The documentary investigates the surprising history of this little-understood community, reveals their rich and privileged past as concubines to the princes and priests of India's ruling class and explores their heritage as dancers and entertainers.
| Title | Storyville - Season 15 Episode 3 : Sex, Death and the Gods |
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| First Air Date | 1997-11-15 |
| Last Air Date | 2025-03-11 |
| Number of Episodes | 678 |
| Number of Seasons | 29 |
| Genres | Documentary, |
| Networks | BBC Four, BBC Two, |
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| Plot Keywords | , |
Episodes List
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Storyville Season 15 :Episode 1 Secrets of the Tribe Secrets of the Tribe
2011-01-10Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 15 :Episode 2 Pablo's Hippos Pablo's Hippos
2011-01-17Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 15 :Episode 3 Sex, Death and the Gods Sex, Death and the Gods
2011-01-24Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 15 :Episode 4 Meet the Climate Sceptics Meet the Climate Sceptics
2011-01-31Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 15 :Episode 5 American Idol - Reagan American Idol - Reagan
2011-02-06Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 15 :Episode 6 Afghan Cricket Club - Out of the Ashes Afghan Cricket Club - Out of the Ashes
2011-02-07Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 15 :Episode 7 The Man Who Fooled the Nazis The Man Who Fooled the Nazis
2011-02-22Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 15 :Episode 8 Kidult - Marathon Boy Kidult - Marathon Boy
2011-03-16Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 15 :Episode 9 Kidult: P-Star Rising Kidult: P-Star Rising
2011-03-23Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 15 :Episode 10 Kidult: Cuban Punch-Up - The Boys who Fought for Castro Kidult: Cuban Punch-Up - The Boys who Fought for Castro
2011-03-30Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 15 :Episode 11 China's Bleak House China's Bleak House
2011-04-05Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 15 :Episode 12 Innocent! Paco & the Struggle for Justice Innocent! Paco & the Struggle for Justice
2011-04-06Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 15 :Episode 13 Knocking on Heaven's Door Knocking on Heaven's Door
2011-04-10Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 15 :Episode 14 Last Days of the Arctic: Capturing the Faces of the North Last Days of the Arctic: Capturing the Faces of the North
2011-05-09Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 15 :Episode 15 Pol Pot's Executioner: Welcome to Hell Pol Pot's Executioner: Welcome to Hell
2011-05-30Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 15 :Episode 16 Amnesty! When They Are All Free Amnesty! When They Are All Free
2011-05-31Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 15 :Episode 17 Fight to Save the World: Sergio Fight to Save the World: Sergio
2011-06-01Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 15 :Episode 18 Prosecutor Prosecutor
2011-06-02Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 15 :Episode 19 Law of the Dragon - Husband and Wife Law of the Dragon - Husband and Wife
2011-09-07Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 15 :Episode 20 Law of the Dragon - Love Thy Neighbour Law of the Dragon - Love Thy Neighbour
2011-09-14Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 15 :Episode 21 Law of the Dragon - Death of an Only Child Law of the Dragon - Death of an Only Child
2011-09-21Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 15 :Episode 22 Law of the Dragon - Mother and Son Law of the Dragon - Mother and Son
2011-09-28Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 15 :Episode 23 Murder on a Sunday Morning Murder on a Sunday Morning
2011-11-06Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 15 :Episode 24 The Thin Blue Line The Thin Blue Line
2011-11-09Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 15 :Episode 25 The Billion Dollar Art Heist The Billion Dollar Art Heist
2011-11-14Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 15 :Episode 26 Client 9 - The Call Girl and the Governor Client 9 - The Call Girl and the Governor
2011-11-15Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 15 :Episode 27 Deadline: The New York Times Deadline: The New York Times
2011-11-22Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 15 :Episode 28 Riding Giants Riding Giants
2011-11-27Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 15 :Episode 29 Bobby Fischer: Genius and Madman Bobby Fischer: Genius and Madman
2011-11-30Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 15 :Episode 30 The Interrupters - How to Stop a Riot The Interrupters - How to Stop a Riot
2011-12-04Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 15 :Episode 31 Inside Job Inside Job
2011-12-07Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 15 :Episode 32 Barbados at the Races - Bajan Born and Bred Barbados at the Races - Bajan Born and Bred
2011-01-07Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 15 :Episode 33 Barbados at the Races - The Jockey's Prayer Barbados at the Races - The Jockey's Prayer
2011-01-14Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 15 :Episode 34 Barbados at the Races - Run Cat Run! Barbados at the Races - Run Cat Run!
2011-01-21Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 15 :Episode 35 Barbados at the Races - The Favourite Barbados at the Races - The Favourite
2011-01-27Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....