aswara (2016)
experimental documentary, india, 2016, 10 mins, digital HD, 1:2.35,
24fps, colour, optical stereo, no dialogues
Poster: Medha Mistry
Synopsis
On the fringes of the India-Myanmar border, lies a village called Fakim. A sublime sensory immersion into Fakim, carries the traces of human existence and bears witness to a complex maze of interactions contributing to the visible and rapid urbanisation of the country. As activities unfold in this evolving landscape, the director navigates to find his way and convey a world that extends far beyond spoken dialogue.
Credits
idea, edit, direction: Siddharth Govindan
producer: Sanjay Barnela - Srishti Films
camera: Siddharth Govindan
location sound: Savyasachi Anjuprabir, Aliasger Dhariwala, Siddharth Govindan
crew: Harsimran Kaur Anand, Zahra Shakir
acknowledgements: Philip John, Aditi Banerjee, Shai Heredia, Prachee Bajania, Janvi Karval, Sandeep Ashwath, Pithamber Polsani, Mr M. Nagaraj, Rita Banerji - Green Hub Assam, Hemant Kambdi, Suman Sivachar, Rajesh Kumar, Indian Forest Service Nagaland, Seno Tsuhah, Akole Tsuhah, Akhrole Mekrisuh - North East Network Chizami, Langsothung Lotha - Nagaland Forest Service
This film was made as part of the "The Naga Jungle Book" series, mentored by Sanjay Barnela at Srishti Institute of Art Design & Technology.
Screenings
Nottingham Arts Mela 2020
Undiplomatic Tales - Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2016/17, India
22nd Kolkata International Film Festival 2016, India
14th Frames Film Festival 2016, India
Awards
9th Cut.In Students' Film Festival, Mumbai, India
Best Documentary - Silver Owl
Best Sound Design - Silver Owl
FirstCut - International Student Film Festival 2017, Pune, India
Best Documentary - Runner Up
Best Cinematography
14th Węgiel International Student Film Festival 2017, Silesia, Poland
Best Cinematography
Short + Sweet Film Festival 2017, Chennai, India + LA, California
Best Film (India)
3rd Festival Internacional de Cine Universitario Allucinema 2016, Mexico
Best Documentary
11th Festival Internacional de Cine Arica Nativa, Chile
Honorable Mention
