New Delhi: In the ‘Meet with Directors of Indian Panorama’ series at the 47thInternational Film Festival of India, the Directors expressed their satisfaction over for platform that IFFI 2016 provided for the young film makers. Further they narrated the experiences of making of their films.
Shri Bidyut Kotoky, Director of the film ‘Guns and Guitars – a Musical Travelogue’ said that the motive of his film was to change the focus of the North East from terrorism, insurgency, violence, etc. and show some positive aspects about it. He said that his film reveals the extent of anger and alienation felt by the people of the North East caused by years of neglect and how they embraced music in this cradle of violence, providing a ray of hope. He also said that his film is not anti establishment, his film rather focusses on the hardships faced by the common man who gets caught in the crossfire where he does not have any control.
Shri Sudesh Balan, director of the film ‘Ormayude Athirvarambukal’ said that his film depicts the crisis of old age and loneliness and this film was a part of his research subject. He added that in present times attention span and thoughtful content in films are lacking. He also said that he chose this subject because he is surrounded with the generation of 40s and parents who are facing difficulties. He further said that it is very important that people develop strong bonds in their relationships. He also said that the way of making films for different platform has been changed in certain years.
Billu Paul, Director of the film ‘Samann’ said that this was his first experience of directing a film and this film reflects the conflicts and complexities present within the marriage institution and the conditions humans have to live with. He further said that in the past few years, efforts are made by the government to promote independent filmmakers.
Haobam Paban Kumar, Director of the film ‘Loktak Lairembi’ said that he has been doing documentary films since last 10 – 12 years and this was his debut feature film and he was excited that it is being screened at IFFI 2016. The theme of the film is on socio-political situation in Manipur. This film follows the sufferings of Tomba and his family when the authorities burnt his hut down. One morning, Tomba accidentally finds a gun and implications of this discovery and its impact on Tomba and his family, are depicted in the film.
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