<b>"Shadowbox" (Baksho Bondi)</b> to Debut at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival
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Synopsis
Tanushree Das and Saumyananda Sahi's Bengali film "Shadowbox" (Baksho Bondi) will premiere at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, competing in the new Perspectives section. The film portrays the struggles of Maya, a woman dealing with family challenges and mental health issues.
Key Takeaways
- Shadowbox explores invisible family struggles.
- It highlights women's silent endurance.
- The film addresses mental health stigma.
- Seventeen producers collaborated on this project.
- It aims to spark conversations on resilience.
Mumbai, Feb 11 (NationPress) Tanushree Das and Saumyananda Sahi's Bengali drama "Shadowbox" (Baksho Bondi) has been selected at the esteemed 75th Berlin International Film Festival. The film will compete in the newly launched Perspectives section.
The creators have also recently released an engaging teaser for the film, heightening anticipation. Featuring National Award-winning actor Tillotama Shome as Maya, alongside Chandan Bisht as Sundar, Sayan Karmakar as Debu, and Suman Saha as Constable Ripon, "Shadowbox" (Baksho Bondi) narrates the compelling story of Maya, a woman managing various jobs while caring for her teenage son and her husband, a retired soldier grappling with PTSD. When he mysteriously disappears, Maya is propelled into a struggle for survival that tests her strength, love, and resilience.
Discussing the film, debut director Tanushree Das expressed, "In Shadowbox (Baksho Bondi), we aimed to delve into the unseen conflicts faced daily within families—the silent endurance of women, the stigma surrounding mental health, and the methods through which survival is navigated in a harsh world. Maya's journey reflects the experiences of countless women who strive to keep their families intact against the odds. We aspire for the film to not only illuminate these challenges but also ignite discussions about resilience and the quiet fortitude of women."
Saumyananda Sahi added, "The teaser offers just a glimpse into our film's universe, and we hope it resonates with audiences as profoundly as it did with us during its creation. Our goal was to craft a cinematic experience that not only narrates a story but fully immerses the viewer in it."
Furthermore, a collective statement from the Producers remarked, "Our journey with Shadowbox (Baksho Bondi) exemplifies the strength of community-driven filmmaking. The film demonstrates that bold, independent narratives can cross borders and resonate with the essence of human experiences."
Seventeen producers have collaborated to realize the vision behind "Shadowbox" (Baksho Bondi).
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