This program showcases emerging and established filmmakers from India sharing their homeland with the world. The films are centered around lost culture, religion, life in remote regions, breaking new ground and imagination gone wild. This program is guest curated by noted filmmaker and editor Reena Mohan (IND).
Program subject to change
Related Films
Log Drum of Pessao
31Mins
Log Drum of Pessao tracks the making of a ceremonial log drum from ancient techniques involved in cutting and shaping the log, to carrying the log drum over many days to its final home in the Morung. The journey from forest to village, to final resting place in the Morung, abounds in rituals and traditional-style celebrations, beautifully captured on screen.
Year
2019
Country
India
Director
Chonglise Sangtam, Millo Tako, Lamthanglian Vaiphei, Wanmai Konyak
Production Company
Green Hub (NEN - DFF)
Has subtitles
Yes
Trailer
Fathima the Oracle
27Mins
Fathima is a young Muslim girl from a small village in Northern India, who is possessed by a Buddhist deity. As the family comes to terms with her fate, some people make an unsuccessful attempt on her life. After meeting several Buddhist spiritual masters, she becomes a recognized medium for a major deity that dates back to seventh century. But Fathima struggles in her personal life within her community of strong followers of the Shia school of Islam.
Premiere
Canadian Premiere
Year
2020
Country
India
Director
Geleck Palsang
Producer
Geleck Palsang
Production Company
Red Robe Films
Has subtitles
Yes
Trailer
The Fox of the Palmgrove
8Mins
A random television visual triggers the memories of an old man as he ventures back to the palm groves of his childhood in India.
Premiere
Canadian Premiere
Year
2019
Country
India
Director
Divakar SK
Producer
Divakar SK
Has subtitles
Yes
Trailer
The Kingline Project
26Mins
Two climbers finding solace and expression through acts of struggle and problem solving, try to climb a hard boulder project in Manali, India. This is the story of two stalwarts vying to make a first ascent of this juggernaut where progress is measured in inches over repeated attempts.
Premiere
World Premiere
Year
2019
Country
India
Director
Soumya Sahoo, Aditya Bikram Pande
Production Company
4Play Media And Communication LLP
Has subtitles
Yes
High Grounds
29Mins
High Grounds is a documentary on the drivers and conductors who drive on the 'death roads' of the Spiti Valley in India. The film focuses on their lives and shows us how the government's transport system fails the locals residing in the valley as they embark on this arduous bus journey.
Premiere
North American Premiere
Year
2020
Country
India
Director
Rajiv Malu
Producer
Vijay Singh Malu
Production Company
Tasveer Motion Pictures
Has subtitles
Yes