Village Rockstars 2
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| Directed by | Rima Das |
| Written by | Rima Das |
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| Cinematography | Rima Das |
| Edited by | Rima Das |
| Music by | Pallab Talukdar |
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| Distributed by | Flying River Films |
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Running time | 108 minutes |
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| Language | Assamese |
Village Rockstars 2 is a 2024 Indian-Singapore Assamese language coming-of-age drama film written, edited, produced and directed by Rima Das. Sequel to Village Rockstars (2017), revisits the life of Dhunu, seven years after the events of the last film.[1]
The film premiered at the 29th Busan International Film Festival on 4 October 2024 competing in the Kim Jiseok section,[2] where it won Kim Jiseok Award.[3]
Synopsis
[edit]Dhunu, now in her late teens, still climbs trees, swims, and most importantly, dreams of continuing her childhood life as a guitarist in her rock band. However, life does not unfold as Dhunu wishes. As she faces the bitter and sour moments of life, she stands on the threshold of leaving her once-happy childhood behind.
Cast
[edit]- Bhanita Das as Dhunu
- Basanti Das
- Manabendra Das as Dhunu's elder brother
- Boloram Das
- Bhaskar Das
- Junumoni Das
Release
[edit]Village Rockstars 2 had its world premiere at 29th Busan International Film Festival on 4 October 2024.[4] It was also selected for the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2024, where it competed in the South Asia Competition section.[5]
The film was selected in the Generation 14plus section of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival to be held from 13 February to 23 February 2025, where it will have its European premiere.[6]
Reception
[edit]Nikki Baughan reviewing the film for ScreenDaily praised Bhanita Das for giving "a low-key, naturalistic performance conveying Dhunu’s deep connection to this land and her family". Baughan felt that the Rima Das has given "subtle approach" to the film which "extends to every element of Village Rockstars 2, giving it the feeling of a documentary." Baughan opined that "Rima Das has used the narrative as a way of amplifying the struggles of the people of Assam, which is bearing the effects of climate change and cut-throat battle for land and resources."[7]
Accolades
[edit]The film competed for Kim Jiseok award at Busan International Film Festival, which is given to 2 films from the selected 10 films in the competition category for the Asian directors who have directed more than 3 feature films, and present their new film for premiere in the festival.
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Busan International Film Festival | 11 October 2024 | Kim Jiseok Award | Rima Das | Won | [3][8] |
| MAMI Mumbai Film Festival | 24 October 2024 | South Asia Competition | Rima Das | Nominated | [5] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Village Rockstars 2". Busan International Film Festival. 12 September 2024. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ Merican, Sara (27 August 2024). "Busan Competition Titles Include Films By Brillante Mendoza, Rima Das & Tom Lin". Deadline. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- ^ a b Shackleton, Liz (10 October 2024). "Korea's 'The Land Of Morning Calm', Myanmar's 'MA Cry Of Silence' Win New Currents Awards At Busan". Deadline. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ "Rima Das' 'Village Rockstars 2' to compete for Kim Jiseok Award at Busan International Film Festival". The Hindu. 27 August 2024. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ a b Scroll Staff (9 October 2024). "MAMI Mumbai Film Festival will open with Payal Kapadia's 'All We Imagine as Light'". Scroll.in. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (17 December 2024). "Berlin Film Festival: Michel Gondry & Ira Sachs Among Names Set For Competition Sidebars". Deadline. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ Baughan, Nikki (4 October 2024). "'Village Rockstars 2': Busan Review". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
- ^ Gani, Abdul (27 August 2024). "'Village Rockstars 2' by Rima Das only Indian feature in Jiseok Competition at 29th Busan International Film Festival". The Assam Tribune. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
