Bunkar: The Last of the Varanasi Weavers (2018)
- Original title
- Bunkar
- Directed by
- Satyaprakash Upadhyay
- Genre
- documentary film
- Country
- India
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
This documentary follows the weavers of Varanasi in India. It shows the work and problems of making handloom fabrics.
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What happens
Bunkar: The Last of the Varanasi Weavers is an Indian documentary that focuses on the lives of the weavers of Varanasi. It was directed by Satyaprakash Upadhyay. It showcases the nuances of the handloom sector in Varanasi, what makes it stand out from other handloom products and the issues that affect its artisans. The film was made in 2018 and had its world premiere in the Indian Panorama at 49th International Film Festival of India in Goa. The film's director, Satyaprakash Upadhyay, has also won Best Debutante Director (Documentary) Award at Jaipur International Film Festival (JIFF) 2019. It won "Best arts and culture film" in the 2018 National Film Awards. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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