Holika

By

Kaveh Nabatian

Duration

10 MIN

Language

- without dialogue

Country

Quebec, India

Year

2015

War, war, that’s no reason to miss an EXPERIMENTAL DOCUMENTARY about CELEBRATION

Synopsis

For one day during Holi celebrations every year, veiled women in the northern Indian towns of Nandgaon and Barsana strike men with large staffs, re-enacting an ancient Hindu legend. A psychedelic 16 mm journey into light, colour, and violence.

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Direction

Kaveh Nabatian

Sound designer

Hans Bernhard
Mylène Simard

Screenplay

Kaveh Nabatian

Producer

Gabrielle Tougas-Fréchette

Original Title

Holika

Official website

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