| Angh | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Theja Rio |
| Written by | Theja Rio |
| Produced by | Theja Rio Nancy Nisa Beso |
| Starring | Amo Rio Shekato Chishi Johan Solo |
| Cinematography | Vincenzo Condorelli |
| Edited by | Bhupesh Sharma |
| Music by | Sagar Desai |
| Release date |
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| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Konyak |
| Budget | ₹ 2 million (20 lakhs) |
Angh is a 2021 Naga short film directed, written and co-produced by Theja Rio. The film stars Amo Rio, Shekato Chishi and Johan Solo.
Synopsis
In the extremely rural parts of the North East of India, a village chief (a former headhunter) and his son remain the last people in the region to be converted into Christianity. Abandoned and living in isolation, they try their best to resist the social pressures of the new world.
Cast
- Amo Rio as Angh
- Shekato Chishi as Pastor
- Johan Solo as Amao
Production
Casting
All the actors had no previous acting experience prior to filming of the film. The rehearsal of the script took 3 months.
Filming
The film was shot in April 2019 on a Kodak Super 16mm which is rarely used in modern filmmaking.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival | Special Jury Award | Angh | Won |
References
- "'Angh' selected for Palm Springs International Short Fest". Nagaland Post. 2 June 2021. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- "Fictional short film Angh' from Nagaland to be screened at Palm Springs International Short Fest". Eastern Mirror. 2 June 2021. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- "'Angh': Film from Nagaland makes it to Int'l Film Festival". The Morung Express. 14 January 2021. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ^ "Nagaland: Short Film 'Angh' to Premiere at Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival". The Sentinel. 15 January 2021. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- "Angh review: Charting the historical demise of a way of life". Cinestaan. 21 May 2021. Archived from the original on 4 June 2021. Retrieved 4 June 2021.