Nandita Das

Rainwater Harvesting​​

The story

This public service ad aims to create a curiosity around rainwater harvesting and the role each one of us can play in preserving water. It is a poetic and conceptual approach to communicate an environmental solution.

Director’s note

This was the first ‘film’ I directed. We shot it on 35mm with a cinematographer whom I later worked with on my first feature film, Firaaq. This film was shot in Kolkata with a cast of mostly junior artists. This film travelled to various environments and short film festivals in India and abroad. It won much appreciation, accolades and created awareness about the issue.

Supported by: The Centre for Science and Environment

Festivals

Environfilms International Festival of Environmental Films 2006: Grand Prix

FICA, Brazil 2005- Best short film

Torino Film Festival, Czech Republic 2005- Best short film

Vatavaran Film Festival, New Delhi 2003- Best short film

Wildscreen Film Festival, Tokyo 2003- Finalist

Year : 2003

Language : -

Gallery

Virata Parvam

2022

Director: Udugula Venu

Language: Telugu

Character Name: Shakuntala

Key Cast: Kundan Alexzed, Chakrapani Ananda, Banerjee

Feastivals and Awards: NA

Film Stills: 9

BTS: 11