Private Project

Devika

Devika, a model claims that she was sedated and raped during a film's audition. At the same time a model coordinator Naresh, a friend of Devika, comes forward and claims that he was with her that day and both had sex with each other's consent, and it wasn't a rape. The situation is again discussed through an interview session, revealing both of their characters and the truth.

The movie demonstrates the common attitude of the Indian society towards women. Our society has defined woman's personality within the constraints of her form and dress and if anything, less than what is expected by them is seen in their petty vision, she is labelled as a slut. This perspective should be challenged.

Woman should be treated as an independent personality. She also has all the rights and freedoms of a democratic country. It’s not a generosity by men.

Through Devika, we are trying to convey is the general attitude of people. When a person narrates or describes an event, he doesn't reveal certain details. Thus, the truth which being told will change. The truth is what we find while uncovering all the blind spots and angles. The real truth can only be identified by looking at it from all the sides.

  • Jibin George James
    Director
  • Shivaprasad Ramachandran Ikkara
    Writer
  • S Sarangapani
    Producer
  • Maanav
    Key Cast
    "Naresh"
  • Athira Madhav
    Key Cast
    "Devika"
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Feature
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 10 minutes 45 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 4, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    11,200 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    Malayalam
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Virgin Spring Cinefest
    Kolkata
    India
    March 30, 2020
    Silver Award on ""Film On Women" Category
  • Cosmos International Film Festival
    Chennai
    India
    March 15, 2020
    Best Women''s Film
  • Crown Wood International Film Festival
    West Bengal
    India
    April 19, 2020
    Best Actress
  • White Unicorn International Film Festival
    West Bengal
    India
    April 19, 2020
    Best Film on "Film on Women "category
  • Tagore International Film Festival
    Kolkata
    India
    February 29, 2020
  • Mont Blanc International Movie Fest
    Paris
    France
    April 21, 2020
    Best Women's Film
  • Mont Blanc International Movie Fest
    Paris
    France
    April 20, 2020
    Mont Blanc International Movie Fest
    Award Fot Best Actress
  • Mont Blanc International Movie Fest
    Paris
    France
    April 20, 2020
    Best Achievement Award for Cinematography
  • Cult Critic Movie Awards
    West Bengal
    India
    April 24, 2020
    Best Film on "Film on Women "category
  • L’Age d’Or International Art-house Film Festival (LIAFF)
    Kolkata
    India
    April 25, 2020
    Best Film on "Film on Women "category
  • Green Chilli International Film Festival
    West Bengal
    India
    May 22, 2020
    Best Women''s Film
  • La Dolce Vita Cine Roma
    Rome
    Italy
    May 23, 2020
    Best Women''s Film
  • Pattaya International Film Festival
    Pattaya
    Thailand
    June 1, 2020
    Best Women's Film
  • Durk International Film Festival
    Paro
    Bhutan
    April 29, 2020
    Best Film on "Film on Women "category
  • South Film and Arts Academy Festival
    Chile
    Chile
    March 16, 2020
    Best Indie Feature
  • South Film and Arts Academy Festival
    Chile
    Chile
    March 16, 2020
    Best Lead Actress
  • South Film and Arts Academy Festival
    Chile
    Chile
    March 16, 2020
    Best Supporting Actress
  • South Film and Arts Academy Festival
    Chile
    Chile
    March 16, 2020
    Cinematography Honorable Mention
  • South Film and Arts Academy Festival
    Chile
    Chile
    March 16, 2020
    Best Editing
  • South Film and Arts Academy Festival
    Chile
    Chile
    Best Art Direction
  • Panjim International Film Festival
    Goa
    India
    June 5, 2020
    Outstanding Achievement Award For Film
  • Panjim International Film Festival
    Goa
    India
    June 5, 2020
    Outstanding Achievement Award In Script
  • Indus Valley International Film Festival
    Himachal Pradesh
    India
    May 31, 2020
    Special Mention - Concept
  • Madras Independent Film Festival
    Chennai
    India
    May 7, 2020
    Award for Best Actress
  • Madras Independent Film Festival
    Chennai
    India
    May 7, 2020
    Award for Best Script
Director Biography - Jibin George James


Filmography
2020 -Devika - Feature Film

2017 - Ammamarathanalil (In the shadow of Mother Tree) Feature Film

2018 - Black -Short Film

2018 The Mirror - Short Film

2018 Who Am I ? - Short Film

2017 Santhwanam The Consolation - Short Film

2015 3 Balloonukalude Upama (Story of 3 balloons) Short Film
2010 Neerpalunkukal (Bubbles) -Docufiction for Channel-

2008 Anpumuthangal (Lovable Kisses) -Serial For Channel-

2008 Business Preface - Business Pgm for Channel Kairali

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