Kolkata filmmaker’s socio-political drama to compete in German film fest

Independent filmmaker Tathagata Ghosh whose previous film ‘Miss Man’ created waves in its festival rounds has once again packed a punch with his next. Titled ‘Dhulo’, the 25-minute short film follows a firebrand woman who decides to stand up against the patriarchy and hate politics in rural Bengali that threatens to ruin her way of life. The story is also a bold retelling of female awakening.
The short has already fetched accolades in some prestigious film fests while its festival laurels include the Big Muddy Film Festival of United States, River Film Festival in Padua, Italy, the ‘World Cinema Shorts' competition at the Phoenix Film Festival in United States and Bagri Foundation London Indian Film Festival to name a few.
And now, ‘Dhulo’ has bagged yet another official selection at the prestigious 23rd Independent Days/Filmfest that will be held in person from 22nd-26th September in Karlsruhe, Germany at the Schauburg Filmtheater. It will be the film’s German premiere.

"The last few years have been harrowing for me, as I am sure for many Indians, especially the minorities, who feel threatened at every step of their way. Dhulo is my expression of anger and pain. It is a story that I needed to tell to liberate myself emotionally. This film came from a restless filmmaker and a restless Indian citizen," shares Tathagata while speaking about the genesis of this hard-hitting film.
The socio-political drama stars Payel Rakshit, Bimal Giri, Shimli Basu and Ali Akram in the lead and it, according to Tathagata, will show the harsh reality of political conflicts.