Village Rockstar 2 by Rima Das gets selected in competition section at Busan Film Festival 2024
Rima Das and a poster of Village Rockstar 2
Village Rockstars 2, the sequel of an award-winning feature written and directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Rima Das is set for a world premiere at the 29th Busan International Film Festival. It is the only Indian feature selected among eight films in the Jiseok Competition section.
Jiseok is the competition section for established Asian filmmakers with three or more feature films. The two best films are presented with the KIM Jiseok Award. The award was created in commemoration of the late Kim Jiseok, a program director who devoted his life to nurturing and supporting Asian cinema.
Das’ award-winning feature Village Rockstars made waves internationally and in India following its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2017, won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in 2018 and was India’s official entry to the Academy Awards 2019.
Elated by the selection, National Award-winning filmmaker Rima Das says, "Village Rockstars will always hold a special place in my heart, and I cherish the love and recognition it received. I'm thrilled that Village Rockstars 2 is premiering at Busan. While it's a sequel, this film stands on its own, delving into Dhunu's relationship with her mother, mother nature, and music. I dedicate this film to all the young people with talent and dreams but limited resources to achieve them. I am hopeful that just as audiences embraced Village Rockstars, they will embrace this film as well”.
About Rima Das
Rima Das, a two-time National Award-winning filmmaker, is known for making indigenous and realistic stories that explore complicated relationships, finding purpose, coming of age and life amidst nature. She became an Academy Awards member in 2024.
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Her films Village Rockstars (2017), Bulbul Can Sing(2018) and Tora's Husband(2022) premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The films were collectively screened at over 150 prestigious film festivals around the world winning over 75 awards. She has donned multiple hats of writer, director, producer, cinematographer, and editor for her projects.
