Synopsis for the Film
Film: Gharat
Country: India
Director: Pankaj Kumar
Duration: 30 min
Category: People Speak Out
Set in Garwhal Himalayas, Director Kumar documents Tau- the protagonist’s spirited efforts to upgrade his traditional watermill (Gharat) to bring electricity to the house for the very first time. Against this, the larger developmental issues that loom like the Tehri Hydro Project with their impending ecological hazards and urban-rural inequities are problematized. With hard facts and meticulous analysis, the film presents a searing and pragmatic call for decentralized and sustainable economic development. If only one would listen…
Distinctions
Jeevika, New Delhi
Himalaya film Festival (Amsterdam)
Festival International du Film Ecologique, Bourges France , Oct’06
More Details
Pankaj Kumar has worked as an editor on several films including Bandit Queen. He has produced, directed and edited the acclaimed Kumar Talkies. His awards include a citation at the Zanzibar International Film Festival and the National Award for Best Audiography.
