Name of the film NOOR ISLAM
Directed by Devshree Nath
Duration 20 minutes
Year 2019
Countryindia
Language Bengali, Sylheti (English subtitles)
PRINCIPAL CREW
Cinematography Sachin Yaduvanshi
About the film
In the backdrop of the National Register of Citizens (NRC), the state of Assam is facing a humanitarian crisis due to an environment of uncertainty, anxiety, and fear, as people would rather die than be sent to detention centers for being unable to establish their citizenship. The documentary traces the struggles one such Indian citizen faces as an 'illegal immigrant' declared by the state. The film explores the state of mind of a person on the verge of losing his nationality and consequently losing almost everything he has. His broken hopes cause turbulence in his mind, while the serene beauty of Assam and his humble lifestyle paint a contrast against this inner tempest.
About the director
Devshree Nath is an independent filmmaker from India. She graduated from the National Institute of Design, India, in 2020. In her work, she has always been interested in telling stories that impact society.
