A Match
STHAL
Indonesian Premiere
104 minutes | 2023 | India | Drama | Marathi | English Sub. | 13+
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
Director's Biography
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
jayant.somalkar@gmail.com (Jayant Somalkar)