International Premiere
In the city of Kanpur, fables emanate from an ancient mound.
Supported by
Media Partner
Community Partner
India
2023
In Hindi and Urdu with English subtitles
Self harm
Indigenous & Community Access
Credits & Director
Executive Producer
Akshay Ingle
Producer
Aindrezalik Pcynema
Screenwriter
Shikher Pal
Cinematography
Shikher Pal
Editor
Shikher Pal
Shikher Pal
Shikher, is an independent filmmaker interested in researching and telling stories that goes hitherto untold. Before pursuing filmmaking, he studied literature in college having an interest in the art of storytelling since childhood. The gargantuan form of storytelling in India which eats one another fascinates him, and one can find this in his debut short film too. The film was screened in the 16th IDSFKK, India (2024) and bagged the Golden Bioscope award in the Nagari Short film Competition (2024). His student graduation film as a cinematographer Wet Black Leaves (2024) was screened in the 22nd Pune International Film Festival, 15th IDSFKK, Kerala and 18th MIFF, 2024, Mumbai. Currently he is working on his documentary feature debut film No Road to My Home which is supported by PSBT Doc-Commune programme.
Missing VIFF? Check out what's playing at the VIFF Centre
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
Aardman Animation's handcrafted mix of dad jokes, slapstick, mock dramatics and understated emotion makes this return for the claymation odd couple a constant delight. The villainous Feathers McGraw is back to no good, commandeering Norbot the robot. Rated: G
It's a Wonderful Life
Every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings. This Christmas classic is whimsical, sure, but it has the depth to stand up to multiple watches, and it really should be a communal experience, because that is what it's about. Rated: G
The Count of Monte Cristo
You can't beat this evergreen Alexandre Dumas tale for adventure, intrigue and romance. This lavish French blockbuster from the writers of the recent Three Musketeers movies pulls you in from the first scene and doesn't let off for the next three hours. Rated: PG
Flow
In this wordless and gorgeously atmospheric animated feature, a solitary black cat survives a tsunami and must confront his fear of water whilst sailing through a flooded world with a group of misfit animals. An enchanting adventure film for all ages. Rated: G
My National Gallery, London
This is a lovely premise for a film. The Exhibition on Screen team look at the National Gallery in London through the eyes of the art lovers who pass through its doors, Each interviewee gets a few minutes to tell us about their favourite painting...
The Holdovers
Destined to become a seasonal staple, this bittersweet comedy reunites Sideways director and star Alexander Payne and Paul Giamatti in the portrait of a surly classics teacher forced to babysit five "orphans" at boarding school over the holidays.