An Unknown Summer
| An Unknown Summer | |
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Poster | |
| Directed by | Bhaskar Jyoti Das |
| Produced by | Utpal Borpujari Bhaskar Jyoti Das |
| Cinematography | Sarpil Nandan Deka |
| Edited by | Bhaskar Jyoti Das |
| Music by | Debajit Gayan (Sound) |
Release date |
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Running time | 24 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meiteilon (Manipuri) |
An Unknown Summer is a 2023 documentary film directed by Bhaskar Jyoti Das.[1][2][3][4] It made its World Premiere at the Slow Film Festival in United Kingdom in November 2023.[5][6] The film was included in the Short Documentary category longlist for the One World Media Awards 2024.[7] It also got official selections at the 16th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala and 2nd Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival.[8][9][10]
Synopsis
Set in the village of Phoubakchao Makha Leikai in the Imphal valley, the film depicts a horrific incident that took place on 4th March 2009. A 12 year boy Azad was searched by the security forces of India. He was dragged and shot in front of his parents. Azad's parents waits for justice.[11]
References
- ^ Abdul Gani. "Farewell to Bhaskar Jyoti Das: A storyteller who touched many lives". The Assam Tribune. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
- ^ "Assamese filmmaker Bhaskar Jyoti Das dies of cancer at 51". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
- ^ "Memorial event honours life and legacy of filmmaker Bhaskar Jyoti Das". The Shillong Times. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
- ^ "Memorial Event Honors the Life and Legacy of Bhaskar Jyoti Das". Assam Times. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
- ^ "Assam director's AFSPA documentary earns spot on One World Media Awards Longlist". Northeast News. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
- ^ "Assamese filmmaker Bhaskar Jyoti Das dies of cancer". The Telegraph. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
- ^ "Assam: Renowned Filmmaker Bhaskar Jyoti Das Passes Away at 51". The Sentinel. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
- ^ "An Unknown Summer". idsffk.in. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
- ^ Navin Upadhyay. "Imphal Film Festival Unveils Diverse Lineup with 57 Films, Showcasing Manipuri Classics". powercorridors.in. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
- ^ "Assamese filmmaker Bhaskar Jyoti Das dies of cancer". The Print. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
- ^ "In conversation with An Unknown Summer (2023) filmmaker Bhaksar Jyoti Das". North East Film Journal. Retrieved 24 March 2025.