Thala
- Original title
- തല
- Directed by
- Khais Millen
- Country
- India
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
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 young girl in India navigates her everyday life and relationships. The film focuses on her experiences and the world around her.
gentleheartfeltintimateslow-pacedpoignantquietobservationalwarm
What happens
Thala (transl. The Head) is a 2021 Indian independent children's film written and directed by Khais Millen. It was produced by Better Earth Entertainment in association with Mania Movie Magix International. The film stars Surabhi Lakshmi in the lead role. Thala premiered at DIFF-Newyork and was shown at the NIFF-New Delhi, SIFF Sweden, and Pan African Film Festival Nigeria. At the 52nd Kerala State Film Awards, the film won the Best Child Artist (female) award for Sneha Anu. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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