Title of the film The Golden Thread
Originally Titled Paat Katha
Directed by Nistha Jain
Language Hindi, Bangla (English subtitles)
Country India
Year 2022
Duration 86 mins
Special Note Kolkata Premiere
PRINCIPAL CREW
WRITERS Nishtha Jain, Deborah Matzner
CINEMATOGRAPHER Rakesh Haridas
EDITOR Alex Goekjian, Nishtha Jain
SOUND DESIGN Niraj Gera
MUSIC Kenneth Ishak
About the Film
Outside Kolkata a few jute mills crank on, virtually unchanged since the industrial revolution. Powered by steam and sweat, work is a dance to the rhythms of the century-old machines. The Golden Thread follows the weft and warp of jute work, weaving the 'fibre of the future' with the dreams and desperations of its workers.
About the Director
Nishtha Jain is a film director and producer, renowned for documentaries like "Gulabi Gang" (2012), "Lakshmi and Me" (2007), and "City of Photos" (2004). Known for exploring the intersections of gender, caste, and class, her films delve into the political aspects of personal narratives, unveiling mechanisms of privilege. Beyond documentaries, Jain extends her work to narrative films such as "Saboot/Proof" (2019) and virtual reality with "Submerged" (2016). Her films have garnered critical acclaim, won numerous awards, and have been screened widely at international film festivals, art-house cinemas, and on TV.
