Swaha: In the Name of Fire
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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 horror drama set in a small Indian community. It follows people confronting forces tied to fire and belief. The story explores ritual, guilt, and fear.
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What happens
Swaha: In the Name of Fire is a 2024 Indian Magahi-language horror drama film written and directed by Abhilash Sharma. Produced under the banner of Prajna Films by Vikash Sharma, the independent feature stars Sonalli Sharmisstha, Satya Ranjan, and Chandra Shekhar Dutta. The film secured its world premiere at the 26th Shanghai International Film Festival within the Asian New Talent Competition segment, where Abhilash Sharma won the Golden Goblet Award for Best Director and Satya Ranjan received the Best Actor accolade. It subsequently made its domestic debut at the 29th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) under the Indian Cinema Now section. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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