Near Mogulmari in the south of West-Bengal in India lies a mountain known locally as Sakhisona. The stories about it are still sung by local musicians. A dig nearby recently uncovered the remains of a monastery as well as 6th-century objects. The film shows the objects unearthed and re-enacts the stories and folklore. Winner Tiger Award for Short Films 2017.
All Short films at IFFR 2017
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Film details
- Country of production
- India
- Year
- 2017
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2017
- Length
- 26'
- Medium/Format
- DCP
