| TITLE OF THE FILM | The Blessing Of Immortality (Sagavaram) |
| DIRECTED BY | Dinesh Balasri |
| LANGUAGE | Tamil (English subtitles) |
| YEAR | 2024 |
| COUNTRY | Sri Lanka |
| DURATION | 19 minutes |
| SPECIAL NOTE | Kolkata Premiere |
PRINCIPAL CREW & CAST
| WRITING & SOUND DESIGN | Dinesh Balasri |
| CINEMATOGRAPHY | Achuthan Alaguthurai |
| EDITING | Tj Renujan |
| LOCATION SOUND | Vinu R |
| MUSIC | Sivakaran |
| PRINCIPAL CAST | Thinu Mahnedran , CR Rajeswary, Sritharan |
ABOUT THE FILM
In the wake of a devastating war, Maari, a resilient mother, clings to the unwavering hope that her husband, missing since the conflict, will one day return. Her steadfast faith collides with the pragmatic approach of her son, Nalan, who seeks a more practical and stable future. The narrative unfolds as they confront the mysterious disappearance of their loved one and embark on a poignant quest to obtain a death certificate.
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
Dinesh Balasri, a 26-year-old filmmaker from Sri Lanka, discovered his passion for storytelling very early in life. Over the past years, he has independently produced a series of short films, including ‘Jokers’ and ‘The Dolls’, which won acclaim at national competitions. In 2021, his film ‘The Way to Home’ was screened at several prestigious festivals, and he was selected for the Goethe Institut Film Talents Voices from Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT
“As a filmmaker deeply connected to my community, I am driven to tell untold stories through the lens of our landscape. My films are visual journeys, where geography becomes an integral part of the narrative. By exploring the beauty and complexity of our surroundings, I aim to shed light on the hidden tales within my community, offering a unique perspective that resonates with universal human experiences.”
