Assamese Film “The Woodcutter” Trailer Debuts at Cannes

The trailer for the Assamese film “The Woodcutter” was unveiled at the Bharat Pavilion during the Cannes Film Festival. The event saw the presence of Hollywood actress Judi Beecher, and producers Therese Anselmsson, Maynard Kraak, and Raaj Raahi.

Produced by JV Manisha Bajaj and Tarsem Antil, and directed by Prakash Deka, “The Woodcutter” has attracted attention for its powerful narrative and performances. It was part of the NFDC Screenwriters Lab 2021 and has been selected for three international film festivals.

The film explores themes of tradition versus modernity through the story of Bonojit, a 40-year-old folk musician, and his daughter Munu. The cast includes Baharul Islam, Sharmistha Chakarvorty, Pratibha Choudhary, and Prajalika, with music by Tarali Sarma.