Sultana's Dream

An artist named Inés travels through India after discovering a science-fiction story written in 1905 by Rokeya Hossain. The text describes Ladyland, a feminist utopia where gender roles are reversed, with women governing society while men remain in isolation to handle domestic duties. Fascinated by this vision, Inés embarks on a journey across the country to find a place where women can live in peace.

This 2023 animated production blends documentary and drama elements. It was directed by Isabel Herguera, who also served as a producer and co-wrote the screenplay with Gianmarco Serra. The voice cast includes Miren Arrieta as Inés, along with appearances by Mary Beard and Debjani Mukherjee as Rokeya Hossain. The project was a multinational collaboration involving production companies from Germany, India, Spain, Italy, and Portugal.

Audience reception for the film is mixed. It holds a rating of 6.1/10 on IMDb based on 301 votes, while on TMDB it has a lower score of 5.2/10 from 12 votes.