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Akash

In Hindi with English subtitles.


 

Short Films

2009 | 12 min | Short Documentary

Directed by: Ash Bhalla

India

United States Premiere

Cast & Credits

Writer: Ash Bhalla
Producer: Pravin, Ashish Ahuja
Editor: Ash Bhalla
Cinematographer: Ash Bhalla
Cast: Akash Goswami

Program Notes

Akash lives with his mother, father, grandmother and five sisters in rural India. He is approximately 13 years old, and the people of his village believe that he has the ability to invoke the goddess Durga. This documentary follows Akash's transition from boy into deity, a process that has never before been witnessed by an outsider or been committed to film.

About the Director

Ash is now a filmmaker living in Alphabet City, enrolled in the prestigious Graduate Film Program at NYU



Sat, Oct 10, 1:45PM
UA East Hampton Theater 6