Moti Bagh: Indian documentary shortlisted for ´óÏó´«Ã½ LongShots
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Moti Bagh follows the life of a farmer in a Himalayan village
An Indian film about a farmer in a Himalayan village has been shortlisted for LongShots, the ´óÏó´«Ã½'s online documentary film festival.
Nirmal Chander's documentary, Moti Bagh, is among the 110 films shortlisted by an alliance of 13 international film festivals.
It follows 83-year-old Vidyadutt Sharma who grows radishes and writes poetry in the northern state of Uttarakhand.
His goal is simple - he wants to grow the biggest radish India has ever seen.
But his story is also about a rural way of life that is fast disappearing.
Through Sharma's eyes, Mr Chander explores complex themes of migration, discrimination towards outsiders, and a dwindling interest in farming among young people living in rural India.
The film, along with the 12 others, will be available for direct streaming on the LongShots site at ´óÏó´«Ã½ Reel.
A small jury of filmmakers and industry experts will declare the winner.
´óÏó´«Ã½ readers will also have the chance to cast their votes for an audience award from 18 August 2021.
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