Farming the Revolution
dir. Nishtha Jain / 2024 / India, France, Norway / 105 min
”Farming the Revolution” takes us to the heart of the massive year-long protests against the Indian government’s then newly enacted farm laws. The film invites us to experience the indomitable spirit of this historic movement – until, finally, victory!
”Farming the Revolution” takes us to the heart of the massive year-long protests against the Indian government’s then newly enacted farm laws.Over half a million protesters gathered – men and women from all generations, religions, classes and castes – and reinvented co – existence at massive protest sites that burgeoned on the borders of Delhi. The film invites us to experience the everyday textures and indomitable spirit of this historic farmers’ movement – until, finally, victory!
- duration:
- 105 min
- country / year of production:
- India, France, Norway / 2024
- director:
- Nishtha Jain
- cinematography:
- Akash Basumatari
- production:
- Valérie Montmartin / Valérie Montmartin
- selected festivals and awards:
- 2024 – Hot Docs Toronto: Best International Film Award, 2024 – IDFA Amsterdam
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