Only if the Baby Cries...
Shadab Farooq / India / 2024 / World Premiere / 14 min.
synopsis
The hearing-disabled village of Dhadkai at the foothills of the Himalayas has been perplexing experts. It is not clear why only people with disabilities are born here. Yet locals drum and whistle to see if a newborn can hear and produce sound. This sensory-saturated observational portrait of a community amidst a majestic landscape raises the question of whether we need words to connect to the world around us.“According to the village´s beliefs and experiences, if the newborn cries loudly but keeps its eyes closed for the first two days, it might be deaf.”
biography
Shadab Farooq (1999) is an independent filmmaker, journalist and performance artist from Indian-administered Kashmir. With a multidisciplinary background and deep roots in the region, Farooq brings a unique and authentic perspective to his artistic endeavors. He focuses on regional politics, environment and culture and uncovers previously unknown stories.more about film
director: | Shadab Farooq |
producer: | Rajiv Mehrotra |
photography: | Sahib Goni |
editing: | Sahib Goni, Shadab Farooq |
sound design: | Caster Gomez |
executive producer: | Aparna Sanyal |
contact
Shadab Farooqnajarashu@gmail.com
Screening time
Saturday 26. 10. 2024, 22:30
DIOD
Film at festival
premiere type: | World Premiere |
festival edition: | 2024 |
section: | Short Joy |
language: | No Dialogue |
subtitles: | English |
colour: | Colour |
Info
director: | Shadab Farooq |
original title: | Only if the Baby Cries... |
country: | India |
year: | 2024 |
running time: | 14 min. |