National Award-winning filmmaker Vinod Kapri’s latest Hindi film Pyre&nbsp;is set to have its world premiere at the 28th edition of the Tallinn Black Nights International Film Festival.

The Uttarakhand-set film, which chronicles the poignant love story of an elderly couple in their 80s, is the only Indian entry in the Official Competition category of the prestigious film gala, held annually in Estonia's capital, Tallinn.

For Pyre,&nbsp;Vinod Kapri cast two local residents, Padam Singh, a retired Indian Army soldier, and Hira Devi, a farmer, neither of whom had ever acted in a film before. Both hail from Berinag Tehsil in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district.

"It is absolutely an honour to be part of a prestigious film festival and Pyre&nbsp;is among 18 films from across the globe. More than that, I am happy that two 80 year old non-actors villagers from Uttarakhand’s remote village are going to be part of the red carpet there during the world premiere of 'Pyre'.

Film fraternity from all over the world will see them, meet them and have conversations with them. This is going to be the rarest of rare moments for world cinema," Kapri, who won a National Award for his 2014 documentary Can't Take This Shit Anymore, &nbsp;said in a statement. 
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Composer Mychael Danna, who won an Academy Award for Ang Lee's Life of Pi&nbsp;in 2012, has scored the music for Pyre. German editor Patricia Rommel, known for her work on The Lives of Others&nbsp;and The Tourist, is part of the crew as well.

Legendary Indian lyricist Gulzar also contributed to the film by penning a song. 
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Kapri shared that the film is inspired by a true story of an elderly couple he met in 2017 in Munsyari, a village affected by migration in Uttarakhand. The couple’s bond left a deep impact on him, prompting him to make the film. 
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Since no producer was willing to back a film featuring non-actors and an elderly couple, Kapri and his wife, Sakshi Joshi, decided to produce it independently through Bhagirathi Films. 
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"I have always trusted Vinod’s conviction when it comes to stories and characters. Making an independent film in India is tough, but not impossible,” said Joshi, director of Bhagirathi Films. 
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After its world premiere at the Tallinn Black Nights festival, Pyre will begin its festival circuit before its planned release in India at the end of 2025. 
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The 28th edition of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival will take place from November 8 to 24.

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National Award-winning filmmaker Vinod Kapri’s latest Hindi film Pyre is set to have its world premiere at the 28th edition of the Tallinn Black Nights International Film Festival.

National Award-winning filmmaker Vinod Kapri’s latest Hindi film Pyre is set to have its world premiere at the 28th edition of the Tallinn Black Nights International Film Festival. The Uttarakhand-set film, which chronicles the poignant love story of an elderly couple in their 80s, is the only Indian entry in the Official Competition category of the prestigious film gala, held annually in Estonia's capital, Tallinn. For Pyre, Vinod Kapri cast two local residents, Padam Singh, a retired Indian Army soldier, and Hira Devi, a farmer, neither of whom had ever acted in a film before. Both hail from Berinag Tehsil in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district. "It is absolutely an honour to be part of a prestigious film festival and Pyre is among 18 films from across the globe. More than that, I am happy that two 80 year old non-actors villagers from Uttarakhand’s remote village are going to be part of the red carpet there during the world premiere of 'Pyre'. Film fraternity from all over the world will see them, meet them and have conversations with them. This is going to be the rarest of rare moments for world cinema," Kapri, who won a National Award for his 2014 documentary Can't Take This Shit Anymore, said in a statement. Composer Mychael Danna, who won an Academy Award for Ang Lee's Life of Pi in 2012, has scored the music for Pyre. German editor Patricia Rommel, known for her work on The Lives of Others and The Tourist, is part of the crew as well. Legendary Indian lyricist Gulzar also contributed to the film by penning a song. Kapri shared that the film is inspired by a true story of an elderly couple he met in 2017 in Munsyari, a village affected by migration in Uttarakhand. The couple’s bond left a deep impact on him, prompting him to make the film. Since no producer was willing to back a film featuring non-actors and an elderly couple, Kapri and his wife, Sakshi Joshi, decided to produce it independently through Bhagirathi Films. "I have always trusted Vinod’s conviction when it comes to stories and characters. Making an independent film in India is tough, but not impossible,” said Joshi, director of Bhagirathi Films. After its world premiere at the Tallinn Black Nights festival, Pyre will begin its festival circuit before its planned release in India at the end of 2025. The 28th edition of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival will take place from November 8 to 24. This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Vinod Kapri's Pyre selected for Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival

Indian author Perumal Murugan's acclaimed 2013 novel Pyre has been shortlisted for the International Booker 2023. Originally in the Tamil language like Murugan's other novels and called Pookkuzhi, the novel was translated into English by Aniruddhan Vasudevan and published in 2016. Vasudevan had also translated Murugan's 2010 novel Maathorubhagan into One Part Woman. Murugan has explored caste-based violence and hatred through his stories, and Pyre is no different. As reported by The Hindu, the author expressed elation at the news. “I am extremely happy as it is the first Tamil novel that has found a place in the International Booker longlist,” he said.&nbsp;

<h2>What is Pyre all about?</h2>

Pyre's story revolves around the relationship between a young Dalit woman named Saroja and a young man named Kumaresan, who belongs to a higher caste. Despite the social and cultural barriers that exist between them, Saroja and Kumaresan fall in love and decide to elope. However, their plans are disrupted when they are caught by the villagers and brought back.

As punishment for their transgression, the villagers decide to hold a "pyre" ceremony, in which Saroja and Kumaresan are publicly shamed and forced to purify themselves through a ritual involving fire. The novel explores the emotional and psychological impact of this punishment on the couple and their families, as well as the wider social and cultural context in which it takes place.

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<h2>Who is Perumal Murugan?</h2>

Born on March 13, 1966, in Tamil Nadu, India, Murugan is a noted Indian author and has published several critically acclaimed works of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry in Tamil.&nbsp;

He gained widespread recognition with his aforementioned novel Madhorubhagan,&nbsp;published in 2010. The novel, which deals with issues of caste and sexuality, was highly controversial and sparked protests from some groups in Tamil Nadu. However, it also won numerous awards and established Murugan as one of the most prominent Tamil writers of his generation.

<h2>What is the International Booker Prize?</h2>

It is an annual literary award that is given to a single book translated into English and published in the United Kingdom or Ireland. The prize is awarded to the best work of fiction written in any language, and the winner is chosen by a panel of judges based on the quality of the translation and the original work.

The International Booker Prize was launched in 2005, and it is a counterpart to the Booker Prize, which is awarded to the best novel written in English and published in the UK. The prize money for the International Booker Prize is £50,000, which is shared equally between the author and the translator of the winning book.

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Indian author Perumal Murugan's acclaimed 2013 novel Pyre has been shortlisted for the International Booker 2023. Originally in the Tamil language like Murugan's other novels and called Pookkuzhi, the novel was translated into English by Aniruddhan Vasudevan and published in 2016.

Indian author Perumal Murugan's acclaimed 2013 novel Pyre has been shortlisted for the International Booker 2023. Originally in the Tamil language like Murugan's other novels and called Pookkuzhi, the novel was translated into English by Aniruddhan Vasudevan and published in 2016. Vasudevan had also translated Murugan's 2010 novel Maathorubhagan into One Part Woman. Murugan has explored caste-based violence and hatred through his stories, and Pyre is no different. As reported by The Hindu, the author expressed elation at the news. “I am extremely happy as it is the first Tamil novel that has found a place in the International Booker longlist,” he said. What is Pyre all about? Pyre's story revolves around the relationship between a young Dalit woman named Saroja and a young man named Kumaresan, who belongs to a higher caste. Despite the social and cultural barriers that exist between them, Saroja and Kumaresan fall in love and decide to elope. However, their plans are disrupted when they are caught by the villagers and brought back. As punishment for their transgression, the villagers decide to hold a "pyre" ceremony, in which Saroja and Kumaresan are publicly shamed and forced to purify themselves through a ritual involving fire. The novel explores the emotional and psychological impact of this punishment on the couple and their families, as well as the wider social and cultural context in which it takes place. Who is Perumal Murugan? Born on March 13, 1966, in Tamil Nadu, India, Murugan is a noted Indian author and has published several critically acclaimed works of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry in Tamil. He gained widespread recognition with his aforementioned novel Madhorubhagan, published in 2010. The novel, which deals with issues of caste and sexuality, was highly controversial and sparked protests from some groups in Tamil Nadu. However, it also won numerous awards and established Murugan as one of the most prominent Tamil writers of his generation. What is the International Booker Prize? It is an annual literary award that is given to a single book translated into English and published in the United Kingdom or Ireland. The prize is awarded to the best work of fiction written in any language, and the winner is chosen by a panel of judges based on the quality of the translation and the original work. The International Booker Prize was launched in 2005, and it is a counterpart to the Booker Prize, which is awarded to the best novel written in English and published in the UK. The prize money for the International Booker Prize is £50,000, which is shared equally between the author and the translator of the winning book. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Indian author Perumal Murugan's novel Pyre shortlisted for International Booker 2023

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