The Scent of Earth(2021)

Storyline

A nostalgic tale about childhood bazaars, scents and smells.

“A world of wonder, one scent at a time.”

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

• The film uses a unique animation style inspired by Indian miniature paintings and folk art.
• It was entirely hand-painted frame by frame, taking over two years to complete.
• Director Amit Dutta is known for experimental films that often focus on memory and sensory experiences.
• The soundtrack features traditional Indian instruments to evoke the sounds of old marketplaces.
• It premiered at the International Film Festival Rotterdam, not in mainstream Indian cinemas.
• The story is based on the director's own childhood memories of local bazaars in Jammu.
• Unlike most animated films, it has very little dialogue, relying on visuals and music to tell the story.