Hailstorm(2021)
Hindi61 mins
Hailstorm (2021) is a 61-minute Hindi film directed by Shobhit Jain. Starring Shobhit Jain and Pinky Brahma Choudhury. With an audience rating of 4.5/10, Hailstorm stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2021.
Director:Shobhit Jain
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 10 September 2021
- Director
- Shobhit Jain
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
This documentary follows farmers in central India's Narmada valley, where groundwater is very scarce. Over four seasons after a freak hailstorm, it shows their struggle to survive against climate change. The film reveals how these communities, hit hardest by global capitalism, face extreme vulnerability while receiving few of its benefits.
“Surviving the storm, fighting for every drop.”
Film Details
4.5Rating
61Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date10 September 2021
Also Known AsGaar
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
survivalcorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Shobhit JainDirector
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Pinky Brahma ChoudhuryCrew
→Trivia
- The film was shot over four years to capture the full impact of changing seasons on the farmers.
- Director Shobhit Jain lived in the Narmada valley during filming to build trust with the community.
- It premiered at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam, a major platform for documentaries.
- The documentary uses no scripted dialogue, relying entirely on real conversations with farmers.
- It was independently produced with a small crew, focusing on a low-impact, observational style.
- The film highlights how a single hailstorm can destroy an entire year's crop for these farmers.
- Footage includes rare scenes of local water conservation practices that are centuries old.