Driving with Selvi

Driving with Selvi is a Canadian documentary film that focuses on South India's first female taxi driver, a young woman named Selvi who had previously escaped a child marriage. The film was directed by Elisa Paloschi, who also acted as producer for the project.

Driving with Selvi
Directed byElisa Paloschi
Produced byElisa Paloschi
CinematographyElisa Paloschi
Edited byDave Kazala
Mahi Rahgozar
Music byKen Myhr
Production
company
Eyesfull
Release date
  • 29 October 2015 (2015-10-29) (Raindance Film Festival)
Running time
74 minutes
CountryCanada
LanguagesEnglish, Kannada

Selvi, like so many girls in India, is a child bride in a violent marriage. One day she escapes, and goes on to become South India's first female taxi driver. This is the ten-year journey of a charming, strong, and courageous young woman who defies all expectations, moving beyond the pain she's experienced to create a new life.

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