Sikaisal
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.
slow-burnmelancholiccerebralgroundedintrospectivepensivenaturalistic
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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