Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids vs Orangutan
Orangutan has the higher audience score (10/10 against 6.8/10 for Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids). Orangutan is the shorter watch at 1h 22m compared with 1h 25m. Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids is the older of the two (2004 against 2026). Both are documentary movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids
Orangutan| Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids | Orangutan | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.8/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 2004 | 2026 |
| Length | 1h 25m | 1h 22m |
| Genres | Documentary | Documentary, Family |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Ross Kauffman, Zana Briski | Mark Linfield |
| Main cast | Zana Briski, Avijit, Geeta Masi, Kochi, Mamuni | Josh Gad |
Synopsis
Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids
Documentary depicting the lives of child prostitutes in the red light district of Songachi, Calcutta. Director Zana Briski went to photograph the prostitutes when she met and became friends with their children. Briski began giving photography lessons to the children and became aware that their photography might be a way for them to lead better lives.
Orangutan
Narrated by Josh Gad, journey high into the rainforest canopy of Southeast Asia where a magnificent and mysterious community filled with playful personalities lives. Witness the exhilarating action, heartwarming encounters, and a closeup look at a stunning jungle teeming with wildlife as the inquisitive adolescent orangutan Indah prepares to leave her family and venture out on her own for the first time.
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