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'The Lost Paradise'

The Lost Paradise uncovers the lives of yet unexplored Adivasi communities in Jiwati, Maharashtra, who have long lived in harmony with forests, animals, and rivers. As mining, deforestation, and climate change threaten their land and traditions, the film captures both the fragility of their world and their resilience. It is a poetic reminder that the survival of culture and humanity is inseparable from the survival of nature.

  • Avinash Shriram Shembatwad
    Director
    Chunaav, Yathavkash
  • Avinash Shriram Shembatwad
    Writer
    Chunaav, Yathavkash
  • Priya Rajesh Gadade
    Producer
  • Bhimrao
    Key Cast
    "Ghussadi"
  • Ajay Shankar Ghadge
    Cinematographer
  • Tanmay Sancheti
    Music director
  • Ajinkya Jumale
    Sound design
  • Atharva Mule
    editor
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    39 minutes 52 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 1, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    Marathi
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • 23Rd Pune international film festival
    Pune
    India
    February 16, 2025
    India
    Official selection
Director Biography - Avinash Shriram Shembatwad

Avinash Shembatwad, a civil servant and executive magistrate in Dhanora taluka, Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, is also a passionate filmmaker. His debut feature, Yathavkash, portrays the struggles of competitive exam aspirants, with its cast and crew drawn entirely from this community. His short film, Chunaav, made for the Election Commission of Maharashtra, received critical acclaim, winning multiple awards, including "Best Experimental Director" at the 14th Pune Short Film Festival. His latest work, The Lost Paradise, is inspired by his experiences as a Tahsildar working with tribal communities in Jiwati taluka, Chandrapur. Shembatwad’s films reflect his commitment to social issues and storytelling.

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Director Statement

The lost Paradise ' is a story of small tribal Hamlet in Jiwati taluka of Maharashtra state. The film shows the harmonious relationship between tribals and nature. It also explore the philosophy of tribal way of living. The minimalist approach of tribals towards life and their love for mother nature. How they fight against all odds to protect their history and culture. With ever increasing threat of climate change, growing modernisation and materialistic approach, all we need is to learn how to live in harmony with nature. That is what ' The Lost Paradise ' is all about.