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Land of Lost Triggers

12min  |  Bengali  |  Experimental

Land Of Lost Triggers is a short film that deals with dysphoria and everyday travails of our Indian farmers. The story portrays the dynamic shift that ultimately leads to the loss of hopes and lives that our protagonist faces. What happens to be the last resort of the farmer in the hands of merciless system forms the crux of this heart-wrenching narrative.
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Synopsis

Farmer suicides, as a result of the exploitation and oppression that this massive part of the Indian population is often subjected to, has plagued our society for decades in a shocking manner. Despite the cruel reality, there have been little reforms in the country to address it. While politicians and leaders continue with their conversations and protests, the actual reality of a farmer who is located on the ground, striving to keep himself and his family afloat, almost always paints a disturbing picture. The short film is a sincere endeavor to tell the same story.Marked by symbolism that further justifies its title, and a complete lack of any kind of verbal exchanges, it defines its progression simply by way of voiceovers or mute interactions, presented to the viewer using visuals of a monochromatic palette. Despite its limited resources, the film becomes especially relevant in contemporary times as the farmers at the forefront of the protests against the Farm Bills continue to make headlines in the nation.

Credits

director: Mainak Biswas

writer: Mainak Biswas

producer: Mainak Biswas

cast: Taranga Banerjee, Pratima De, Shankhodeep Sarkar

Secondary Cast: Bratati Biswas, Sudir Ghosh, Sudipta Bhattacharya, Biswanath Chakraborty, Bijoy Biswas

Cinematography: Rupan Mallick

Editor: Rupan Mallick

Color Grading: Rupan Mallick

Chief Asst. Director: Ashlen Singh

1st Asst. Director: Shankhodeep Sarkar

2nd Asst. Director: Bhargab Singha Roy

Dialogues: Tapati Sinha

Foley Artist: Sayan Karmakar

Sound Design: Sayan Karmakar

Mixing: Sayan Karmakar

Recording: Creative Canvas Film and Music Studio

Voiceover: Bratati Biswas, Santanu Sinha, Priyam Sinha

Makeup: Bratati Biswas

Costume Design: Bratati Biswas

Art Direction: Rupan Mallick, Ashlen Singh, Mainak Biswas

Production Design: Rupan Mallick, Ashlen Singh, Mainak Biswas

Gaffer: Avick Adhikary

Poster Design: Sagnik Ganguly

Creative Artwork: Bratati Biswas, Monalisa Singha Roy

Location Courtesy: Dinesh Halder, Ajay Kahar, Chandra Roy

Special Thanks To: Jayati De, Shilpi Biswas, Himika Saha, Snehendu Saha, Rishi Raj Ghosh, Tathagata Ghosh, Arjama Bakshi, Ayan Mondal

In Association With: 3 Perfs Pictures