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Prashna (Film)
Directed bySantosh Ram
Written bySantosh Ram
Produced byGanesh Sanap
StarringAnjali Jadhav ,
Ganesh Jadhav
CinematographyArjun Balakrishnan
Edited byPravin Anarse
Distributed byDips Production
Release date
  • 2020 (2020)
Running time
24 minutes
LanguageMarathi

Prashna (Marathi: प्रश्न ; translation: Question) is a Indian short film directed by Santosh Ram.[1] . The film focuses on the lives of sugarcane cutters in a rural Indian village and the educational challenges faced by their children. It particularly explores these issues through the lens of a young woman's curiosity and the barriers that prevent her from accessing quality education.

Plot

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"Prashna"[2] revolves around Ganga and her husband Rajkumar, who work as seasonal sugarcane-cutting laborers on a contract basis. Their work requires them to migrate frequently. Their 10-year-old son, Ganesh, has to accompany them since there is no one to care for him at home. This situation disrupts Ganesh's educational progress, causing him to miss six months of school every year. Despite having only a third-grade education, Ganga finds a way to ensure Ganesh's education continues uninterrupted. She also takes this opportunity to further her own learning. The film highlights her journey as she navigates these obstacles and seeks answers to her questions.[3]

Themes

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Educational Inequality: The film sheds light on the disparity in educational opportunities between urban and rural areas, emphasising the struggles of students in rural India. Curiosity and Learning: It portrays the natural curiosity of children and their desire to learn, contrasting it with the limitations imposed by their environment. Social Issues: "Prashna" delves into broader social issues such as gender bias and economic constraints that affect the education of children in rural India.

Production

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The film was shot on location in a rural village to capture the authentic setting and challenges faced by the characters. Santosh Ram's use of non-professional actors and natural settings enhances the film's realism and emotional impact.

Reception

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"Prashna"[4] has been well-received for its impactful storytelling and realistic portrayal of rural education. The film has been screened at various national and international film festivals, earning praise for its insightful commentary on educational inequality and the strong performances of its cast. Festival Jury has praised "Prashna" for its poignant depiction of the struggles faced by sugar cutting Labourers in rural India.

Awards

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No Award Festival Name Year Notes
1 Best Short Fiction Film Special Mention [5] 14th SiGNS Film Festival 2021 Won
2 Best Film 6th Bengal International Short Film Festival[6] 2021 Won
3 The Iris Award Special Mention (Writing)[7] UNICEF Innocenti Film Festival Florence, Italy. Best Short Film 2021 Won
4 Special Jury Mention Award[8] 9th Smita Patil Documentary and Short Film Festival 2021 Won
5 Diploma of the international competition of short feature films “For the development of education in remote areas” 9th Zero Plus International Film Festival in the city of Tyumen (Russia) 2022 Won

Official Selection Festivals

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1) Shortlisted For Filmfare Awards 2020[9]

2) 3rd Vintage International Film Festival 2020.[10]

3) 22nd Madurai Short and Documentary Film Festival 2020[11]

4) The 13Th Edition Of International Documentary And Short Film Festival Of Kerala(IDSFFK) 2021

5) UNICEF Innocenti Film Festival 2021 Florence, Italy .[12]

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References

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  1. ^ "Short Film Review: Prashna (Question, 2020) by Santosh Ram". asianmoviepulse.com. 2 September 2021.
  2. ^ Banerjee, Shoumojit (24 November 2021). "Showcasing Maharashtra's rural milieu like no other filmmaker". The Hindu.
  3. ^ "Prashna: रशियात सुरु झाली मराठवाड्याची चर्चा, संतोष राम ..." esakal.com. 12 November 2022.
  4. ^ "Santosh Ram's Prashna wins International Film Festival Award". medium.com. 5 November 2022.
  5. ^ "Special Mention For Best Short Fiction Films Prashna". signsfestival.in.
  6. ^ "Santosh Ram's 'Prashna'best short film in Bengal,kerala". lokmat.com/. 21 April 2021.
  7. ^ "UNICEF Innocenti Film Festival tells stories of childhood from around the world". unicef.org.
  8. ^ "Honors Given to Top Films in Competition at the UNICEF Innocenti Film Festival". unicef.org.
  9. ^ "Prashna (Question) – Social Awareness Short Film". Filmfare.com.
  10. ^ "विंटेज आंतरराष्ट्रीय चित्रपट महोत्सवास आजपासून सुरु, जाणून घ्या 'विंटेज'च्या कलाकृती". maharashtrajanbhumi.in. 25 October 2020.
  11. ^ "22nd Madurai Film Festival : Selected Short Films -List 05". maduraifilmfest.blogspot.com. 19 November 2020.
  12. ^ "UNICEF Innocenti Film Festival tells stories of childhood from around the world". unicef.org.