Private Project

Nora

Set against the backdrop of the Meji ritual, Nora intertwines multiple lives. Dhiraj, torn between his dream of joining the army and his responsibilities at home and in the village, faces pressure from insurgents seeking to enlist him. When the Meji ritual is sabotaged, it triggers a series of events, marking the beginning of profound change.

  • Prakash Deka
    Director
    Fireflies (2019), Nora (2024), Woodcutter (2024)
  • Prakash Deka
    Writer
    Fireflies (2019), Nora (2024), Woodcutter (2024)
  • National Film Development Corporation Ltd
    Producer
    Agantuk, Gandhi, Ankur, Salaam Bombay!, The Lunchbox, Qissa
  • Satellite Pictures
    Producer
  • JEET BARUAH
    Key Cast
  • BANADEEP SARMA
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 30 minutes 29 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 27, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    133,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    Assamese
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Prakash Deka

Prakash Deka (aka Pranjal Deka) is a filmmaker based out of Mumbai. Prakash's debut feature film as a Writer, Director, Producer, Costume Designer and Art Director, called 'Fireflies-Jonaki Porua' (2020) won a National Award in the 67th National Films Award (2021). The film also bagged the Best Film award at the 8th Assam State Film Awards (including Best Costume, Best Music Direction and Best Actor), apart from several awards in reputed film festivals across the globe. Making history as the first queer feminist feature film from Assam, Fireflies-Jonaki Porua has been invited for special screenings in reputed film festivals as well as universities, and has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from academics, activists as well as general audience. The film has also been chosen as doctoral research subject in prestigious universities researching on impactful queer cinemas of the world.

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Director Statement

The young generation in villages is abandoning rural life, opting for any job in the city. Locals are giving up on farming, leaving agriculture mainly in the hands of river island dwellers. Every visit to my village fills my heart with sorrow. The village has transformed; the unity and festive spirit of my childhood are lost. I’ve always wanted to revive those idyllic days in an Assamese village through my film. When NFDC’s co-production competition sought scripts showcasing Assamese culture, I saw an opportunity. “NORA” portrays the authentic, struggling life in an Assamese village, highlighting individuals fighting to preserve their traditions amidst survival challenges.