Indradhanura Chhai
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Shadows of the Rainbow is a 1993 Indian
Oriya film directed by Susant Misra,This film reflects the traditional structures of social and family life of a small town in India
are growing strongly affected by the progressive urbanization
of the country
. Three generations of women see their perception of human nature to evolve, as their personal relationships. In their loneliness, they face problems of tradition, culture, religion and manage gender relations. Gradual urbanization
and its consequences affect the traditional, social and family structures in a growing small town in India
. The story explores the multidimensional conflicts of three women of different generations, their changing perceptions about human nature and personal relationships. Their lonely moments are highlighted in the context of the inexorable flow of time amidst issues of tradition, culture, religion and man-woman relationships.
's Indradhanura Chhai (Shadows of the Rainbow ) shows how urbanization and the consequent rise of modern consumerism have affected the traditional social and family structures in Bhubaneswar
. Against the backdrop of this changing cityscape, Indradhanura Chhai explores the multidimensional conflicts of its characters, their changing perceptions about human nature and personal relationships. With hypnotic visual rhythms, Susant Mishra
shows the lives of three women living in the modernizing town of Bhubaneswar
, its skyline dominated by magnificent temple architecture.
Cinema of India
The cinema of India consists of films produced across India, which includes the cinematic culture of Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Orissa, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal. Indian films came to be followed throughout South Asia and...
Oriya film directed by Susant Misra,This film reflects the traditional structures of social and family life of a small town in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
are growing strongly affected by the progressive urbanization
Urbanization
Urbanization, urbanisation or urban drift is the physical growth of urban areas as a result of global change. The United Nations projected that half of the world's population would live in urban areas at the end of 2008....
of the country
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. Three generations of women see their perception of human nature to evolve, as their personal relationships. In their loneliness, they face problems of tradition, culture, religion and manage gender relations. Gradual urbanization
Urbanization
Urbanization, urbanisation or urban drift is the physical growth of urban areas as a result of global change. The United Nations projected that half of the world's population would live in urban areas at the end of 2008....
and its consequences affect the traditional, social and family structures in a growing small town in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. The story explores the multidimensional conflicts of three women of different generations, their changing perceptions about human nature and personal relationships. Their lonely moments are highlighted in the context of the inexorable flow of time amidst issues of tradition, culture, religion and man-woman relationships.
Synopsis
The film looks at the lives of three women living in Bhubaneshwar. Vijaya's husband died a few days after their wedding and she is trying to cope with her feelings for a kind, local teacher. Her friend, Sonia, is caught between modernity and traditional notions of female virtue while Aunt Nila has difficulty in facing up to getting old.Cast
- Robin Das as Pratap
- Vijayani Mishra as Vijaya
- Sonia Mohapatra as Sonia
- Surya Mohanty as Sales Representative
- Deba Das as Deb
- Muktabala Rautray as Widow
- Anjana Chowdhury
Crew
- Susant Misra - Director
- Susant Misra - Story & Screenplay
- Jugala Debata - Producer
- Chakradhar Sahu - Editor
- Debdas Chotray - Dialogue
- Jugala Debata - Director of Photography
- Vikash Das - Music
- Asim Basu - Art Director
- Himanshu Shekhar Khatur - Sound
Review
Susant MishraSusant Mishra
Susanta Mishra is an acclaimed Oriya film director. He is known for films like Biswaprakash and Indradhanura Chhai.-External links:...
's Indradhanura Chhai (Shadows of the Rainbow ) shows how urbanization and the consequent rise of modern consumerism have affected the traditional social and family structures in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar is the capital of the Indian state of Orissa, officially Odisha. The city has a long history of over 2000 years starting with Chedi dynasty who had Sisupalgarh near present-day Bhubaneswar as their capital...
. Against the backdrop of this changing cityscape, Indradhanura Chhai explores the multidimensional conflicts of its characters, their changing perceptions about human nature and personal relationships. With hypnotic visual rhythms, Susant Mishra
Susant Mishra
Susanta Mishra is an acclaimed Oriya film director. He is known for films like Biswaprakash and Indradhanura Chhai.-External links:...
shows the lives of three women living in the modernizing town of Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar is the capital of the Indian state of Orissa, officially Odisha. The city has a long history of over 2000 years starting with Chedi dynasty who had Sisupalgarh near present-day Bhubaneswar as their capital...
, its skyline dominated by magnificent temple architecture.
Awards & Participation
- Sochi International Film Festival, RussiaRussiaRussia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
( 1995) -Grand Prix for the Best Feature Film - National Film AwardsNational Film AwardsThe National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India. Established in 1954, it is administered, along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama, by the Indian government's Directorate of Film Festivals since 1973.Every year, a national panel...
, IndiaIndiaIndia , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
(1994) -Special Jury award - Cannes Film Festival1995 Cannes Film Festival-Jury:*Jeanne Moreau *Gianni Amelio *Jean-Claude Brialy *Nadine Gordimer *Gaston Kabore *Michele-Ray Gavras *Emilio Garcia Riera *Philippe Rousselot *John Waters...
, (1995) - Official Selection in Un Certain RegardUn Certain RegardUn Certain Regard is a section of the Cannes Film Festival's Official Selection. It is run at the Salle Debussy, parallel to the competition for the Palme d'Or.This section was introduced in 1978 by Gilles Jacob... - Orissa State Film AwardsOrissa State Film AwardsThe Orissa State Film Awards have been conferred by the Department of Culture, Government of Orissa, India.The awards were initied in the year 1968. The awards are decided by independent juries formed by the Department of Culture, Govt. of Orissa...
, (1994) - Best Direction, Best Dialogues & Screenplay, Best Supporting Actress and Special Jury Award - Cairo International Film FestivalCairo International Film FestivalThe Cairo International Film Festival is an annual film festival held in Cairo, Egypt. It was established in 1976 and was the first international film festival held in the Arab world...
- Rotterdam International Film Festival
- Moscow International Film FestivalMoscow International Film FestivalMoscow International Film Festival , is the film festival first held in Moscow in 1959. From its inception to 1995 it was held every second year in July, alternating with the Karlovy Vary festival. The festival has been held annually since 1995....
- International Film Festival for Noveau Cinema, MontrealMontrealMontreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
- Festival at Institute Lumiere, ParisParisParis is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
- Screened as the Closing Film of the IndomaniaIndomaniaIndomania and Indophilia refer to the special interest India has generated in the Western world, and more specifically, the culture and civilisation of the Indian subcontinent. During the initial period of colonialism everything about India had an aspect of novelty, especially in Britain...
“100 Years of Indian Cinema” Celebration in ParisParisParis is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region... - 1st Bhubaneswar Film Festival