Landscapes of Longing(2023)
Hindi14 mins
Landscapes of Longing (2023) is a 14-minute Hindi film directed by Alisha Tejpal. Starring Pappu Mirchandani, Anoushka Mirchandani and Alisha Tejpal.
Director:Alisha Tejpal
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 25 October 2023
- Director
- Alisha Tejpal
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 14m
Storyline
This documentary follows three generations of women in a family who have all experienced migration in different ways. They are connected by the stories and traditions passed down, but these same things also make their individual experiences unique. It uses old photos, personal conversations, and creative scenes to explore their shared history and identities.
“Three women. One family story. Many journeys.”
Film Details
Rating
14Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date25 October 2023
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
identityfamilysurvivallove
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability3
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Trivia
- The film's director, Alisha Tejpal, is also a writer and editor, making this documentary her feature directorial debut.
- It was shot over several years, allowing the director to capture the evolving relationships between the three generations of women.
- The film creatively uses family photo albums as a central visual element to trace the history of migration and memory.
- It incorporates literary texts and poetry, blending them with personal narratives to explore themes of identity.
- The documentary had a limited theatrical release in India, focusing primarily on film festivals and cultural screenings.
- Scenes include playful, performative re-enactments by the family members, adding a unique layer to the storytelling.
- The project was partly developed through workshops and grants supporting first-time filmmakers in India.