A Match

STHAL

Indonesian Premiere

Synopsis

Sinopsis

In rural India, a determined young girl, Savita, yearns for education and a bright future. However, as her farmer parents anxiously struggle to find a suitable match for her, societal expectations place immense pressure on her to prioritize marriage over personal aspirations. Facing countless rejections from suitors, she must navigate a world where the pursuit of marriage overshadows the very sustenance of life. Shot with non-actors from the village, ‘Sthal – A Match’ is the director’s debut feature film.

Schedule

Jadwal

XXI Studio 4 | Dec 6, 2024 | 12:30 WIB

Biografi Sutradara

Jayant Digambar Somalkar

Born in a village in the Vidarbha region of India, Jayant Digambar Somalkar is an engineering graduate, but his creative bent of mind made him veer towards filmmaking. His debut short film, 'Iyatta- Class,' was shown at many film festivals and won many awards. He has co-written and co-directed the critically acclaimed Amazon Prime Video Original Series 'Guilty Minds’. ‘Sthal - A Match’ marks the director's debut feature, showcasing his talent for storytelling and commitment to presenting social issues authentically and compassionately. The film had its World Premiere at the 48th Toronto International Film Festival and received the prestigious NETPAC award for the best Asian film.

Cast & Crew

Kru & Pemain

Production Company Dhun

Producer Shefali Bhushan, Karan Grover, Riga Malhotra, Jayant Digambar Somalkar

Scriptwriter Jayant Digambar Somalkar

Cinematographer Manoj Karmakar

Production Designer Vikram Singh

Editor Abhijit Deshpande

Main Cast Nandini Chikte, Taranath Khiratakar

Notable Achievement

NETPAC Award – Toronto International Film Festival, Canada. 2023
MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, India. 2023
JEONJU International Film Festival, South Korea. 2024
Durban International Film Festival, South Africa. 2024

Filmography

Iyatta (Class) (2016)

Contact

[email protected] (Jayant Somalkar)