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Akaal Bodhon - The Untimely Arrival

A documentary film by Esha Debnath and Pritika Mustafi, students of Xavier University, Bhuneswar, School of Communications on the plight of the people of Bengal during Covid with the fast approaching Durga Puja, the most awaited festival of Bengal. Shot during the pandemic, the film highlights the damage and hopelessness that the artisans of Bengal faced and what followed next. It also throws some light on the Pujo commitees and the people of Bengal, through a poetic monolgue and cinemtaic visuals.

  • Esha Debnath
    Director
  • Dr. Vijay Kumar Vijayan
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes
  • Production Budget:
    100 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    Bengali
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • New York Istanbul Short Film Festival

    United States
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Esha Debnath

A final year undergraduate pursuing filmmaking as a career. A passionate and empathic observer who enjoys making films with a touch of aesthetics and has a special interest towards documentary filmmaking.

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Director Statement

Capturing life on the go, giving a voice to the voiceless. Documenting life is my passion, hoping to show everyone the way I see the world. And hopefully, inspire more young women like myself to be filmmakers!