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Jamna - The River Story(2023)
Hindi38 mins
The river Yamuna, known to the locals as 'Jamna', the lifeline of Delhi, is going through a major crisis due to pollution, mismanagement and sheer ignorance. A documentary crew tries to make sense of the situation by talking to different stakeholders and Shyam - a boatman who relies on the river for his livelihood.
Director:Ishani K Dutta
Mood:
emotionaldisturbinginspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 24 December 2023
- Director
- Ishani K Dutta
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 38m
- Rating
- 8.0/10
Storyline
This documentary explores the polluted Yamuna River, which is vital to Delhi. A film crew talks to various people involved, including a boatman named Shyam whose life depends on the waterway. They investigate the causes of the crisis, from poor management to public neglect.
“A river's cry for life.”
Film Details
8.0Rating
38Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date24 December 2023
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldisturbinginspiring
Themes
survivalcorruptionfamilyjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Cast & Crew
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Ishani K DuttaDirector
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Ashish DuttaCrew
→Trivia
- The film was shot over two years to capture the changing seasons along the Yamuna river.
- Director Ishani K Dutta previously worked on environmental and social issue documentaries before this film.
- The documentary features real boatmen and local residents, not professional actors.
- It was partly funded through grants from Indian organizations focused on environmental conservation.
- The crew used small, portable cameras to film from boats and in narrow riverside areas.
- The film's title uses the local pronunciation 'Jamna' to emphasize the community's connection to the river.
- It premiered at a film festival in India before its wider release in 2023.