Triumphant Victory: Rima Das’s Village Rockstars 2 Wins Prestigious Kim Jiseok Award at Busan Film Festival
Village Rockstars 2, the sequel to Rima Das’ celebrated film, has claimed the prestigious Kim Jiseok Award for ‘Best Film’ at the 29th Busan International Film Festival. Distinguished as the only Indian feature in the Jiseok Competition section, this win is a notable success for Das and Indian cinema at large.
Praised by the jury, which included Christian Jeune, Prasanna Vithanage, and Shin Suwon, the film is described as "an honest poetic expression of everyday life," capturing the harmony between nature and humanity through the eyes of a young girl. With performances by Bhanita Das, Basanti Das, Junumoni Boro, Boloram Das, and Manabendra Das, the film was produced by Flying River Films and Akanga Film Asia.
Rima Das, who wrote, directed, and produced the film, expressed her joy upon receiving the award. She appreciated the honor of the award, named after an individual devoted to Asian cinema’s evolution, and shared the challenges of making a sequel while preserving the original’s authenticity. "It was a risky and bold decision," she said, "but it feels incredible to have our efforts recognized."
Das’ career has seen significant milestones, first with the acclaimed Village Rockstars, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2017, won the National Film Award in 2018, and served as India’s entry to the Oscars in 2019.
The sequel is set for its India premiere at the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2024, competing in the South Asia Competition from October 19 to 24, further solidifying Das’ reputation.
During her acceptance speech, Das extended gratitude to the festival, the jury, her cast, and her supporters, while hinting at a possible future continuation of the series: "For those asking about *Village Rockstars 3 — maybe in the future!" With this festival circuit success, its Indian premiere is eagerly awaited by both audiences and critics.
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