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WILD SWANS
GORAI PHAKHRI
RAJNI BASUMATARY
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WILD SWANS
GORAI PHAKHRI
RAJNI BASUMATARY
Country
INDIA
language
BODO
2023 year
95 Minutes

Synopsis

Set in the foothills of Northeast India, the story explores the lives of women as they navigate the aftermath of prolonged armed conflict. Preeti, a doctoral student, arrives in the village to conduct fieldwork. Her idealistic notions about rural life are shattered as she witnesses the impact of militarization and patriarchy on the everyday lives of these women. Mainao's husband, a rebel, was killed by security personnel. Gaodaang's husband is serving in the Indian army posted along the country's border. Formerly inseparable friends, they now confront the harsh realities left behind by their husbands' legacies. Meanwhile, middle-aged Malothi endures the trauma of a brutal gang rape perpetrated by an armed patrol, only to face abandonment by her husband, who brands her as "unclean". Yet, amidst despair, winds of change are about to blow.

Producer(s) or Production Company: Jani Viswanath
Screenplay: Rajni Basumatary
Director of Photography: Chida Borah
Editor: Tinni Mitra
Music: Avinash Baghel
Sound: Amrit Pritam, Debajit Changmai
Cast: Helina Daimary, Sangeena Brahma, Anjali Daimari, Mithinga Narzary

Awards - Winner: Kolkata IFF (Best Film - Competition on Indian Language's Films), Sailadhar Baruah Film Awards (Best Director, Best Art Director)
Awards - Nominations | Screened | Official Selection: Vancouver IFF (World Premiere), Kolkata IFF (India Premiere)

Director's Biography
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RAJNI BASUMATARY

Rajni Basumatary debuted as a director in 2014 with RAAG, THE RHYTHM OF LOVE. Her 2019 film, JWLWI - THE SEED won several awards including Assam State Film Awards for Best Film in Other Language category and Best Actor (Female). She has acted in films, including Mary Kom and the Netflix series Rana Naidu. Her 2023 film, WILD SWANS' (Gorai Phakhri) had its World Premiere in Vancouver International Film Festival ’23. It received the Best Film award at the Kolkata International Film Festival ’23 and the Best Director award at the Sailadhar Baruah Film Awards ’23.