Murmurs of the Jungle
| Murmurs of the Jungle | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Sohil Vaidya |
| Written by | Sohil Vaidya |
| Produced by | Sohil Vaidya |
| Narrated by | Sumant Shinde |
| Cinematography | Digvijay Thorat |
| Edited by | Sohil Vaidya |
Release date |
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Running time | 20 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
Murmurs of the Jungle (Marathi: Aadigunjan) is a 2021 Indian short documentary‑fiction film written, directed, produced, and edited by Sohil Vaidya.[1] The film received the National Film Award for Best Documentary at the 70th National Film Awards.[2][3]
The director, Sohil Vaidya, based between Pune and Los Angeles, was inspired by a personal interest in mythology and its relevance in contemporary life.[4]
Synopsis
Set in a small indigenous settlement in the Western Ghats, the film portrays a grandmother recounting to her grandson the origins of their village, entwined with stories of deities, spirits, and ancestral connections to the forest Through mist-shrouded landscapes and natural soundscapes, the film explores memory, mortality, and humanity’s enduring link with nature.[4]
Awards
At the 70th National Film Awards in 2024, the film received the Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus) for Best Non-Feature Film (Documentary),[5] and voice-over artist Sumant Shinde was also recognized for his contribution.[2]
Refences
- ^ "A root awakening: The short film Murmurs of the Jungle is not to be missed". Hindustan Times. 2024-11-08. Archived from the original on 2024-12-03. Retrieved 2025-07-04.
- ^ a b Kaur, Arshdeep (8 October 2024). "70th National Film Awards: When, where to watch and full list of winners here". livemint.
- ^ "70th National Film Awards: 'Aattam' wins Best Film, Rishab Shetty bags Best Actor". The New Indian Express. 2024-08-16. Retrieved 2025-07-04.
- ^ a b "Documentary 'Murmurs of the Jungle' gets top prize, Sohil Vaidya now plans first feature film". The Indian Express. 2024-10-15. Retrieved 2025-07-04.
- ^ Bharat, E. T. V. (2024-08-16). "70th National Film Awards: Rishab Shetty Bags Best Actor for Kantara, Manoj Bajpayee's Gulmohar Wins Best Film". ETV Bharat News. Retrieved 2025-07-04.