Nina Shivdasani – Chhatrabhang AKA The Divine Plan (1976)

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In 1975 Nina Shivdasani Rovshen (aka Nina Sugati SR), made Chhatrabhang – the first Indian film to win the International Fipresci critics award. This 80 min 35mm colour film was shot by AK Bir over a period of 2 weeks, and edited over 1 year by the filmmaker herself. The film was made within Rs 2 lakhs and has rarely been screened in India. Based on a true story, Chhatrabhang explores caste dynamics in a drought stricken village in rural India. This complex film transforms a 3 line news report into a lyrical feature film about the trauma of dilemma, and the processes involved in resolve, change and reform.

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From a purely metaphysical explanation of human affliction, to an analysis of socio economic conditions in India, Chhatrabhang is an extraordinary experiment with film. Filmed on location in Jogiya village and enacted by local villagers, the film created a visual language unique to its photographic shooting style. Termed ‘Imageography’ this form was created by the filmmaker herself wherein she treats each shot as a moving photograph, thus creating a conceptual photo essay. This uniquely personal syntax transcends the genres of fiction and non fiction to create a truly poetic new film form.

1.15GB | 1h 15m | 704×480 | mkv

https://nitro.download/view/39E9188642C9130/Chattrabhang.1976.DVDRip.AC3.x264-SB.mkv

Language:Hindi
Subtitles:English (hard)