9 Assamese Movies You Need To Watch Right Now

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Calendar

Himjyoti Talukdar's debut film Calendar tells the poignant story of retired teacher Hitesh Kakati and his wife Manorama, navigating familial conflict, marriage struggles, and responsibilities in a small town in Assam.

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Ishu

Utpal Borpujari’s debut Assamese film Ishu (2017) explores the banned practice of witch-hunting through the eyes of a 10-year-old boy. Set in a remote Assam village, it’s based on Manikuntala Bhattacharjya’s children’s novel.

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Village Rockstar

Rima Das' Village Rockstars brought international acclaim. It explores gender equality, women’s empowerment, and a mother’s unwavering support for her daughter’s dream to start a rock band.

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Maj Rati Keteki

Santwana Bordoloi’s Maj Rati Keteki follows a writer’s return to his roots, exploring themes of sacrifice, memory, and contrasting emotions, starring Adil Hussain.

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Bokul

The film tells the story of Assam’s troubled socio-political times, focusing on changing values and displacement, seen through a protagonist returning to his village after seven years.

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Kothanodi (The River of Fables)

Bhaskar Hazarika’s Kothanodi weaves together four fables from Lakshminath Bezbaroa’s Burhi Aair Xadhu, exploring dark, mystical tales of Assam.

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Aamis (Ravening)

Bhaskar Hazarika’s Aamis explores dark themes as Sumon and Nirmali delve into amoral depths to fulfill a desire, grappling with profound ethical concerns at pivotal moments in their story.

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Bulbul Can Sing

Bulbul Can Sing is a poignant tale of a teenage girl in rural Assam, navigating love and adolescence, until tragedy disrupts her life, captured with naturalism by Rima Das and a non-professional cast.

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Bornodi Bhotiai (In Love, By the River)

The film explores the lives of six youths on Majuli Island, blending modern folklore and satire. Their dreams and struggles are depicted through their resignation to goat farming, collective concerns, and aspirations for financial security and joy in their shared lives.

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