The documentary presents a concise, but compelling account of the many tribal identities in Wayanad, a small pocket of Kerala. Along with offering a glimpse into the many threads that tie together to constitute this whole which is far from being a monolithic entity, it further introduces the viewer to the efforts of those who are trying to conserve primarily the linguistic aspect of it. For instance, as the narrative introduces to the viewer, each tribe had songs for different occasions. These songs, in the process, became their history, and the loss of these tunes and rhymes is tantamount to a huge loss of a cultural identity we might never get back. The film draws your attention to all of these aspects of a society that operates and thrives far from our urban existence, and retains all the lyricism and poetry of its subject while doing so. The visuals of the film are especially beautiful and are thereby able to support its subject matter efficiently, allowing the final product to be an engrossing and insightful documentary.

Kanavu | Short Film Nominee

The short documentary film employs the annual fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, to make a case for inherited culture and heritage. It takes the viewer into the several facets of this colourful fete marked by shopping, food and an undeniable and unshakable sense of community. As villagers get together at this event, which receives over two hundred thousand visitors every year, both locally and from overseas, the same proposition is further asserted. Along with the colours and all kinds of activities and handicrafts that make their presence felt at the fair, which initially began solely as a camel trading event, Pushkar also has a holy significance. It is the sight of the Brahma Temple, one where scores of people make pilgrimages every year. The film is an intermingling of all of these elements, presented forth for the viewer to engage with.

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