Jolsobi (End of Spring) is an Assamese language film directed and written by debutant independent filmmaker Jaicheng Jai Dohutia and produced by Mayamara Productions in association with Arman Productions, FunDeMental Studios and Mogador Film.[1][2][3] The film is based on gender equality a massive issue and a worldwide injustice.
| Jolsobi | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Jaicheng Jai Dohutia |
| Written by | Jaicheng Jai Dohutia |
| Produced by | Bhupali Moran Jaicheng Jai Dohutia |
| Starring | Darathie Bhardwaj
Numal Chandra Gogoi Dulukanta Moran Durlabha Moran |
| Cinematography | Chida Bora Jaicheng Jai Dohutia |
| Edited by | Jaicheng Jai Dohutia |
| Music by | Saurav Mahanta Andreas Lucas |
Release dates |
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Running time | 87 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Assamese |
Plot edit
Tapashi (Darathie Bharadwaj), a young college grad, the protagonist of the film tries to hold a job; she even tries to salvage her relationship with a man who doesn't feel the same way about her while attempting to make it big in a small village that restricts her and barely allows her freedom of choice but none of it is ever sufficient.[4][5]
Cast edit
- Darathie Bharadwaj
- Numal Chandra Gogoi
- Durlabha Moran
- Dulukanta Moran
- Akhil Bihiya Gogoi
- Biponjit Gogoi
- Karabi Dowarah
- Bishal Anurag
- Geetashree Dohutia
- Rashmi Rekha Dohutia
Production edit
Jolsobi is an Indo-German production.[6] It has been made by Mayamara Art & Culture in association with Mogador Film Berlin, Fundamental Studios Frankfurt and Arman Productions India.[1][7] Dohutia wrote the script in 2020.
Awards edit
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | São Paulo International Film Festival | New Director's Competition | Nominated | [8][9] |
| 2022 | Prag Cine Award | Best Screenplay | Won | [10] |
References edit
- ^ a b NEWS, NE NOW (19 October 2021). "Jaicheng Dohutia's Assamese film Jolsobi invited to 45th São Paulo International Film Festival". NORTHEAST NOW. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ^ Gani, Abdul (18 October 2021). "Jaicheng Dohutia's Jolsobi at 45th Sao Paulo Film Festival". assamtribune.com. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ^ Jolsobi, Indie Feature Film, 2019-2020 | Crew United, retrieved 23 October 2022
- ^ Dcosta, Vidal (6 June 2022). "REVIEW - 'Jolsobi' (2021)". The Movie Buff. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ^ "Jolsobi Movie Review | Jolsobi Movie Cast | Jolsobi | Indian Film History". indianfilmhistory.com. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
- ^ "Cinema from the world over, makes way to Delhi again". Hindustan Times. 7 May 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ^ "FunDeMental Studios". www.fundemental.de. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ^ "Home Page | HIFF". www.habitatworld.com. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ^ Bhuyan, Kalpa Jyoti (20 October 2021). "Jaicheng Zxai Dohutia's 'Jolsobi' selected for competition at São Paulo film festival". Retrieved 23 October 2022.
- ^ "Galaxy of Stars Gathered at the 'Prag Cine Awards 2022', Check the Winners List". pragnews.com. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
