Kaleidoscope
Village Rockstars 2 / Village Rockstars 2
Screening Schedule
Screening 1
- 15th December
- 6.00 pm
- audi 1
Screening 2
- 17th December
- 12.00 pm
- Sree
Rima Das
Director's bio
Rima Das
Rima Das, filmmaker from India is known for making indigenous and realistic stories that explore complicated relationships, finding purpose, coming of age and life amidst nature. She was conferred the Academy Awards (Oscars) membership in 2024. She is also one of the Brand Ambassadors of Toronto International Film Festival’s 'Share Her Journey' campaign that champions the cause of gender equality in cinema. GQ India named Rima Das as one of the Most Influential Young Indians of 2018. Her films Village Rockstars (2017), Bulbul Can Sing (2018) and Tora's Husband (2022) premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. The films collectively screened at over 150 prestigious film festivals around the world winning over 75 Awards. Village Rockstars bagged the National Film Award for the Best Feature Film in India 2018 and was India's Official Entry to the Academy Awards 2019.
Synopsis
In a charming village, a teenage girl passionately pursues her musical dream. However, life's harsh realities challenge her innocence. As she faces these trials, she embarks on a journey to rediscover the profound connection between music and life, seeking a new harmony in the symphony of her dreams.
Details of Cast
Bhanita DAS as Dhunu and Basanti DAS as Maa Junumoni BORO Boloram DAS Manabendra DAS Bhaskar DAS
Details of Crew
Editor Rima DAS Sound Design Shreyank NANJAPPA Music Pallab TALUKDAR Cinematography Rima DAS
Producer Details
Produced by Rima DAS Co-Producer Fran BORGIA Jaya DAS
Writer Details
Rima Das
Stills
Categories
- International Competition (14)
- Homage (4)
- World Cinema (63)
- Country Focus (7)
- Indian Cinema Now (7)
- 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)
