The Witness Tree
Sakshi Rukh
On the eve of his coming-of-age ceremony, Shreedhar uncovers the secret of his father’s death, forcing his mother to choose between the truth and his protection. Niranjan Raj Bhetwal (Eternal Melody, IFFR 2022) returns to Rotterdam with The Witness Tree, a subdued, yet poignant story of identity within family and community, set against a stunning mountain backdrop that serves as a silent witness to the past.
– Loes van Keulen
Also in this combined programme
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I Would’ve Been Happy
Reflections on migration and broken promises told using remarkably intricate quilting and tiles.
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Bull’s Heart
Hidden love is revealed in this surprisingly tender story about an Uzbek father and son.
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Film details
- Country of production
- Nepal
- Year
- 2023
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2024
- Length
- 14"
- Medium/Format
- DCP
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