International Competition
Rhythm of Dammam / Dammam
Screening Schedule
Screening 1
- 15th December
- 9.15 am
- New 1
Screening 2
- 17th December
- 11.30 am
- Tagore
Screening 3
- 19th December
- 6.00 pm
- Kairali
Jayan Cherian
Director's bio
Jayan Cherian
Jayan Cherian, from Kerala, holds an MFA in filmmaking from The City College of New York and a BA in film and creative writing from Hunter College. He has received numerous honors and recognition for his cinematic works, which have been featured at prestigious film festivals around the world, including the Berlin International Film Festival, Durban International Film Festival, BFI London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, NARA International Film Festival, Kolkata International Film Festival, and the Montreal World Film Festival. His career includes notable titles such as Ka Bodyscapes (2016), Papilio Buddha (2013), The Shape of the Shapeless (2010), and the much-anticipated Rhythm of Dammam (2024). Cherian has also made significant contributions to numerous documentaries and short films over the course of his career.
Synopsis
Jayaram Siddi, a twelve-year-old boy, is possessed by his late grandfather's spirit. Despite seeking help from local black magicians, his condition remains unchanged. Jayaram escapes into a dream world, using magical instruments from his grandfather to connect with his ancestors. He becomes overwhelmed by the agonizing history of his ancestors' chattel slavery, losing touch with reality. His family turns to tribal rituals and Dammam music to restore his balance.
Details of Cast
Chinamaya Siddi (Leading Actor - Jayaram Siddi), Prashant Sidddi (Leading Actor - Bhaskara Siddi), Girija Siddi (Leading Actress - Yashodha Siddi), Nagaraj Siddi (Supporting Actor - Ganapathi Siddi), Mohan Siddi (Supporting Actor - Francis Siddi)
Details of Crew
Subin Uralikandi (Cinematographer), Shinos Rhaman (Editor), Arun Rama Varma (Sound Designer ), Dan Jose (Mixer) (Sound), Thoufeek Husain (Animation), Lenin Valappad (Sound Recordist), Sunikumar PK (Music), Rakhil V (Art Director), Nisha Jayan (Co-producer)
Producer Details
Jayan Cherian, Jayan Cherian
Writer Details
Jayan Cherian
Stills
Categories
- Homage (4)
- World Cinema (63)
- Country Focus (7)
- Indian Cinema Now (7)
- Kaleidoscope (6)
- Malayalam Cinema Today (12)
- Restored Classics (7)
- Jury Films (5)
- Opening Film (1)
- Spirit of Cinema (1)
- Ann Hui: Chronicler of the Outliers (5)
- The Female Gaze (7)
- Signatures In Motion (3)
- Midnight Cinema (3)
- Festival Favourites (13)
- Viva el Cine: Latin American Films (5)
- Refracted Realities : The Existential Mindscapes of Hong Sang-soo (4)
- Chiaroscuro : Retrospective of Madhu Ambat (4)
- Celebrating Shabana Azmi (5)
- Centennial Tribute (3)
