Movie :

This fascinating documentary is an exceedingly rare, inside look at an organization that most of the world has blacklisted as a terrorist group. Made by the first foreign film crew to be given access to the Tamil Tigers (LTTE) of Sri Lanka, the film offers important insights into the recently re-ignited conflict in Sri Lanka. Deep in guerrilla territory, two female Black Tigers train for the ultimate mission. Condemned as terrorists by the world, they regard themselves as their people's last hope against a superior oppressor. This even-handed documentary sheds light on the reasons that the Tamil Tigers continue their bloody struggle for independence while questioning their tactics. Deep in guerrilla territory, two female Black Tigers train for theultimate mission. Condemned as terrorists by the world, they regard themselves as their people's last hope against a superior oppressor. This film delves into the community’s reaction to women becoming part of the Black Tigers, a role primarily reserved for men.

Director :

Beate Arnstad
Beate Arnestad worked for many years and in many different positions at Norwegian broadcaster NRK, mainly in the divisions of culture and entertainment. Her first documentary was "Where the waves sing" (2002), tracing the life of a former painter and governor in the forgotten Danish-Norwegian colony Tranquebar in India. While living in Sri Lanka from 2003 to 2006, she started exploring the concept of women in war, which turned into the film MY DAUGHTER THE TERRORIST. She is currently starting work on a new documentary, this time based on recent African history. (1/08)