Manipur’s Misery on Display at International Film Festival
The highly anticipated film Joseph’s Son is set to make its debut at the upcoming international film festival, shedding light on the struggles faced by the people of Manipur. Directed by Hobum Paban Kumar, the film delves into the heart-wrenching tale of a father’s relentless search for his missing son amidst the backdrop of ongoing riots that threaten to disrupt the peace in the region.
Aside from the emotional turmoil that the protagonist endures throughout his journey, Joseph’s Son also offers viewers a glimpse into the daily lives of ordinary citizens in Manipur, providing a comprehensive look at the current state of affairs in the region. The film has already garnered accolades at the Shanghai Film Festival, where it was recognized in the Indian Cinema Today category.
Expanding the Indian Cinema Today Category
Joining Joseph’s Son in the Indian Cinema Today category are a diverse array of regional films, including Kayo Kayo Colour from Gujarat, Ghat and Follower from the Marathi film industry, Rapture from Assam, Kherwal from Uttam Kamathi, and Patatik from Srijit Mukherjee, a tribute to Mrinalsen in honor of his centenary.
The International Film Festival is scheduled to take place from December 8 to December 15 in Thiruvananthapuram, offering a platform for filmmakers from across the globe to showcase their work and connect with audiences on a global scale.
The film Joseph’s Son will be shown at the international film festival to look at the misery of Manipur.
The theme of the film is a glimpse of Manipur where riots destroy peace and a father’s journey in search of his missing son. Along with the psychological turmoil that the father experiences throughout the journey, the film also includes the contemporary life of the common man in Manipur. Directed by Hobum Paban Kumar, the film won acclaim at the Shanghai Film Festival in the Indian Cinema Today category.
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In the Indian Cinema Today category, Gujarati film Kayo Kayo Colour, Marathi films Ghat and Follower, Assame film Rapture, Uttam Kamathi’s Kherwal and Srijit Mukherjee’s Patatik, a tribute to Mrinalsen on his birth centenary, will be screened.
International Film Festival from December 8 to December 15. Film Festival in Thiruvananthapuram.
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