Short film ‘Unseen Meghalaya’ shines at Jaipur International Film Festival
First Published: 9th January, 2022 11:00 IST
A short film ‘Unseen Meghalaya’ which highlighted the glory of the living root bridges in the state has bagged the award for the best short documentary film at the14th Jaipur
A short film ‘Unseen Meghalaya’ which highlighted the glory of the living root bridges in the state has bagged the award for the best short documentary film at the14th Jaipur International Film Festival.
Unseen Meghalaya – a journey into the unexplored living root bridges was produced by Canon India and directed by eminent filmmaker Sapan Narula.
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This short film showcases the living root bridges which are a part of the ancient natural heritage of North East India’s forests. It tells a tale of a strong bond between nature and a 24-year-old Khasi boy Morningstar Khongtaw, who strives to protect and preserve the natural heritage of the state.
Meanwhile, the film has also been selected for screening at several prestigious film festivals around the world, including Cannes International Independent Film Festival 2021; Venice Shorts 2021, Switzerland International Film Festival 2021 and Goa Short Film Festival 2021 among others.
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