Sikaisal
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A schoolteacher in a remote village in Assam tries to educate local children while dealing with everyday challenges. The story follows his quiet struggles and connections in the community.
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What happens
Sikaisal (Tiwa: If Only Trees Could Talk) is a 2022 Indian drama film directed by Bobby Sarma Baruah. The film is made in the Tiwa language and is based on the life of Maheswar Patar, a schoolteacher in the village of Ulukunchi in Assam. Sikaisal was awarded Best Tiwa Feature Film at the 70th National Film Awards and received a Special Jury Mention at the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival in 2023. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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