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Wild Swans

Gorai Phakhri

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A woman scholar goes to a rural community to do research; a widow struggles to survive without her husband; a mother tries to protect her spirited teenage daughter. Set in a small village on the India/Bhutan border, this Boro-language film tells the story of a group of women who live alongside each other, who know each other’s business, who are sometimes in conflict and sometimes get along, but who always support each other when one of them is threatened. Wild Swans records the rhythms, intimacies, and routines of village life, and beautifully captures the lush Assam landscape. This is a story of a community of women who have learned to survive and thrive on their own, within the confines of traditional roles and overarching patriarchy. Written and directed by Rajni Basumatary, Wild Swans is warm and touching, featuring a glimpse into a culture rarely seen in cinema.

 

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Director
Cast

Helina Daimary, Sangeena Brahma, Mithinga Narzary, Anjali Daimari

Credits
Country of Origin

India

Year

2023

Series

Panorama

Language

In Bodo with English subtitles

Film Contact
18+
95 min
Drama Human Rights & Social Justice Women Directors

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Credits

Executive Producer

Bhoda Kherkatary

Producer

Jani Viswanath, Rajni Basumatary

Screenwriter

Rajni Basumatary

Cinematography

Chida Bora

Editor

Tinni Mitra

Original Music

Avinash Baghel

Director

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Rajni Basumatary

Rajni is an independent filmmaker hailing from Assam, India. She debuted as a director in 2014 with Raag, The Rhythm of Love, and followed it with Jwlwi – The Seed in 2019. She has acted in a few highly successful films, including Mary Kom, Shaukeens, III Smoking Barrels, Jwlwi – The Seed and Netflix series Rana Naidu.

Filmography: Raag the Rhythm of Love (2014); Jwlwi – The Seed (2019)

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