Nanda Master’nka Chatasali (English: Nanda School Of Tradition) is a hybrid documentary film directed by Pranab Kumar Aich. It is produced by Abhaya Pati under the banner of Abhismita films. The film narrates the journey of Indian Centenarian Free Educationist Nanda Prusty's unwavering commitment and selflessness towards the people of his village. The film world premiered at the 29th Kolkata International Film Festival on 7 December 2023, where it competed in the Asian Select (NETPAC Award)[1] Category. Official trailer and poster of the film was launched at Bharat Pavilion at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, 2024.[2][3]
| Nanda Master’nka Chatasali | |
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| Directed by | Pranab Kumar Aich |
| Written by | Pranab Kumar Aich |
| Produced by | Abhaya Pati |
| Starring | Nanda Prusty Khageswar Prusty Saisresth Das Nityasha Pattnaik Shivangi Tripathy Rabindra Rout |
| Cinematography | Pranab Kumar Aich |
| Edited by | Pranab Kumar Aich |
| Music by | Bibhuti Bhusan Gadnayak |
Production company | Abhismita Films
Studiowaala Films |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | India |
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Synopsis
editA coming-of-age journey of an inherent minimalist, who struggles to preserve one of India's last traditional open-air schools called Chatasali. This documentary delves into the life of a mystic teacher, centenarian Nanda Prusty, an ordinary Indian villager who gave free education to the poor for more than 70 years. Transforming from an actor to a teacher, Prusty's narrative extends across three generations, marked by his unwavering commitment to selflessly serve his village on a profound spiritual path. Just before his unexpected death, at the age of 103, he eventually came to limelight after receiving Padma Shri, India's prominent civilian award.
Production
editThis hybrid documentary follows centenarian Nanda Prusty who ran a roofless school (called Chatasali) for over 70 years in Kantira[4] village in Jajpur, Odisha. Pranab Kumar Aich[5] when offered the chance to make the biography said, “When Nanda Sir’s story came to me, who was I on the earth to reject it. I instantly agreed to do it.”[6]
Release
editThe film world premiered at the 29th Kolkata International Film Festival on 7 December 2023, and competed in Asian Select (NETPAC Award) in the festival. On 11 May 2024, it was screened in 16th Habitat Film Festival, 2024, in Delhi.[7]
Awards and Recognitions
editNanda Master’nka Chatasali was nominated in the Asian Select (NETPAC Award) category of 29th KIFF 2023.[1]The film was presented in DOK Leipzig Market Exclusives in DOK Leipzig 2024.[8]
References
edit- ^ a b "Network for the Promotion of Asia Pacific Cinema | Festival Reports". Network for the Promotion of Asia Pacific Cinema. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
- ^ "Odia film trailer on Padma Shri teacher to be launched at Cannes". The Times of India. 21 May 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ^ Pattanayak, Pradeep. "Trailer of Odia Film "Nanda Master'nka Chatasali" Screened at 77th Cannes Film Festival - Odisha TV". Trailer of Odia Film "Nanda Master'nka Chatasali" Screened at 77th Cannes Film Festival - Odisha TV. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ^ Senapati, Ashis (7 November 2021). "Documentary on Odisha's centenarian Nanda master in the works". Down To Earth. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ^ "Nanda Master'Nka Chatasali A Feature-Length Documentary From Odisha". North East Film Journal. 20 March 2024.
- ^ Pattanayak, Pradeep. "Trailer of Odia Film "Nanda Master'nka Chatasali" Screened at 77th Cannes Film Festival". Odisha TV. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ^ "HFF | 2024". www.habitatworld.com. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ Kumar, Ashwani (6 October 2024). "An Interview with Pranab Kumar Aich, Director of Nanda Master'nka Chatasali". High On Films. Retrieved 16 November 2024.