| Variant title |
Charachar |
| Series |
Asian film online
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| Abstract |
Based on the novel by Prafulla Roy, Charachar (Shelter of the Wings) revolves around the film's protagonist Lakha, who comes from a family of bird catchers. Each day Lakha traps birds and sells them to Shashmal, the local dealer who in turn sells them to wealthy people who live in the city. Unfortunately, before they are sold, many of the birds die. Despite being in desperate need of the money he makes from the birds, Lakha's deep love for them inspires him to let many go free. Frustrated by her husband's lack of ambition and his obsession with the birds, Lakha's wife Sari has an affair with another bird catcher. This beautifully told narrative reveals the connection between humans and the natural world. Awards/Festivals: Nominated Golden Berlin Bear, Berlin International Film Festival 1994; Won Audience Award and Special Jury Award Fribourg International Film Festival 1995; Won Golden Lotus Award, India National Film Awards 1994. |
| General note | Title from resource description page (viewed Feb. 6, 2014). |
| Date/time/place of a event note | Recorded in India. |
| Other forms | Previously released as DVD. |
| Language | This edition in Bengali with English subtitles. |
| Awards note | Nominated, 1994, Berlin International Film Festival, Golden Berlin Bear |
| Awards note | Won, 1995, Fribourg International Film Festival, Audience Award |
| Awards note | Won, 1995, Fribourg International Film Festival, Special Jury Award |
| Awards note | Won, 1994, National Film Awards India, Golden Lotus Award |
| Genre/form | Feature films. |
