Internationally Acclaimed Films from Northeast

27 Jul, 2023

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A young girl's dream of owning a guitar in her village. Directed by Rima Das, it won multiple international awards and was India's official entry to the Oscars.

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Village Rockstars (Assam)

Explores Northeast social issues through three stories. Directed by Sanjib Dey, it won the Best Screenplay Award at the SAARC Film Festival and screened internationally.

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III Smoking Barrels (Assam)

A gripping narrative set in Sikkim's remote village. Directed by Karma Takapa, it won a Special Jury Mention at MAMI and was screened at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.

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Ralang Road (Sikkim)

A fisherman's eerie discovery in Loktak Lake. Directed by Haobam Paban Kumar, it won the Golden Gateway Award at MAMI and screened at Busan International Film Festival.

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Lady of the Lake (Manipur)

Folktales come to life in this Assamese film. Directed by Bhaskar Hazarika, it won Best Feature at London Indian Film Festival and screened at BFI London Film Festival.

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Kothanodi (Assam)

A taboo-breaking love story involving food. Directed by Bhaskar Hazarika, it won Best Director at Singapore South Asian International Film Festival and screened at Tribeca.

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Aamis (Assam)

A man's return to his village sparks self-discovery. Directed by Sange Dorjee Thongdok, it won Best Feature in Shertukpen at National Film Awards and screened internationally.

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Crossing Bridges (Arunachal Pradesh)