MWNABILI (An Evening Ballad)

Mwnabili is a film about a woman in rural Assam who struggles to survive and provide for her child while also navigating the social and emotional landscape of widowhood.
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The Story

Mwnabili’ is a visually stunning and emotionally resonant exploration of the human condition, set in the backdrop of a raw and unforgiving village landscape. It is a story of resilience, hope, and love, told through the eyes of Mwnabili, a single mother navigating a patriarchal society. Against the backdrop of natural calamities and ever-changing bonds, the film showcases the strength and determination of the human spirit. Mwnabili's journey is one of self-discovery and empowerment, as she learns to overcome the challenges she faces and forge her own path in life. The film also explores the themes of friendship and love. Mwnabili's friendship with her fellow villagers provides her with a sense of belonging and support, while her love for her child gives her the strength to persevere. The Bodo language film, set in a small village on the border between India and Bhutan, also shows how love can blossom between people of any race or religion, transcending societal norms.

About Filmmaker
Bishal Swargiary
Northeastern Indian independent filmmaker Bishal Swargiary (born on 30 December 1998) was raised in the small village of Paschim Rihawari in the Assam, Baksa District. He oversees Duphang Pictures, a company that supports locally based indie films. He uses amateur actors in his independent, realistic films. He firmly believes that art and culture may affect local social transformation! He has starred in the Assamese feature film "Iron Girls" directed by Rajen Das. At the Bajali College, he pursued a degree in Tourism and Travel Mnagement. At the Melbourne Indian Film Festival in 2022, "Gosain: The Colours Of Spring" had its world premiere and was showcased at the International Documentary and Short Film Festival Kerala (IDSFFK), 2022. AN EVENING BALLAD (MWNABILI) is his first feature film debut.
The Cast

Renu Basumatary

(Mwnabili)

The Crew

Harsyajit Kr Goyary - Sound Designer

Kaushik Saikia - Editor

Gautam Sutradhar - Cinematographer

Siddharth Kar - Editor

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