Tillotama Shome's 'Shadowbox' (Baksho Bondi) Set to Premiere at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival
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Synopsis
The Bengali film 'Shadowbox' (Baksho Bondi) follows Maya, a woman managing life’s challenges while supporting her family. Competing at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, it highlights the struggles of women facing mental health issues and resilience in difficult circumstances.
Key Takeaways
- Shadowbox (Baksho Bondi) showcases the struggles of women.
- The film addresses mental health stigma.
- It emphasizes community-based filmmaking.
- Directed by debutant Tanushree Das.
- Starring acclaimed actress Tillotama Shome.
Mumbai, Feb 11 (NationPress) The Bengali drama Shadowbox (Baksho Bondi), directed by Tanushree Das and Saumyananda Sahi, has been chosen for the esteemed 75th Berlin International Film Festival. This film will participate in the newly launched Perspectives section.
The filmmakers have also released an intriguing teaser for the film that raises anticipation. Featuring National Award winner Tillotama Shome as Maya, along with Chandan Bisht as Sundar, Sayan Karmakar as Debu, and Suman Saha as Constable Ripon, Shadowbox (Baksho Bondi) tells the poignant story of Maya, a woman balancing several jobs while caring for her teenage son and her husband, a retired soldier grappling with PTSD. When he mysteriously disappears, Maya is compelled to engage in a struggle for survival that tests her endurance, love, and resilience.
Discussing the film, debut director Tanushree Das remarked, "In Shadowbox (Baksho Bondi), our aim was to delve into the unseen struggles faced daily in families—the silent perseverance of women, the stigma surrounding mental health, and the means by which survival is managed in a harsh world. Maya's journey is emblematic of countless women striving to maintain family unity against daunting challenges. We hope the film not only highlights these battles but also initiates discussions about resilience and the quiet fortitude of women."
Saumyananda Sahi further expressed, "The teaser offers merely a glimpse into our film's universe, and we hope it resonates with viewers just as profoundly as it did with us during its creation. Our goal was to craft a cinematic experience that does more than narrate a story—it immerses the audience within it."
Furthermore, the Producers jointly stated, "Our journey with Shadowbox (Baksho Bondi) exemplifies the strength of community-driven filmmaking. The film stands as evidence that daring, independent storytelling can transcend boundaries and connect with the essence of human experience."
Seventeen producers have united to bring this vision to fruition with Shadowbox (Baksho Bondi).
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