Forest
Originally released in 2007. Forest is a feature film. directed by Ranbir Singh Kaleka. At just 11 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Aban Raza, Amba Sanyal, and Maitreya
Synopsis
"In this work, a library of books stands improbably in a clearing in the forest, symbolising ‘a library of knowledge.’ A lion enters, becoming the guardian of this knowledge but also, representing a mythical, other-worldly creature of the imaginary. The lion is driven away as the library is set on fire. Finally, a young lion returns to the city that emerges from the ashes of the scene. Flowers rise from the burnt ground. In this visionary and poetic video artwork the ‘hidden atrocities’ that take place in this animated painting are suggested rather than explained. It becomes a statement about a collective destruction of the environment, and of generational knowledge and wisdom passed through centuries and across cultures for which we must all atone."
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2007
19 years ago
Runtime
0h 11m
11 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
India
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Volte Gallery
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest about?
"In this work, a library of books stands improbably in a clearing in the forest, symbolising ‘a library of knowledge.’ A lion enters, becoming the guardian of this knowledge but also, represent...
Who directed Forest?
Forest was directed by Ranbir Singh Kaleka.
How long is Forest?
Forest has a runtime of 0 hours and 11 minutes (11 minutes total).
When was Forest released?
Forest was released on January 1, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Forest?
The main cast of Forest includes Aban Raza, Amba Sanyal, Maitreya, Nand Katyal, Paribartana Mohanty.