Bringing Down a Mountain

The landfill is full, and so are the dreams

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A rural village never wanted to be a city’s landfill or a distant blur in Reels but rather home to new imaginations. Bringing Down a Mountain dissects the intersecting themes of access, abolition and caste through the experiences of residents of a rural village and that of a hyper-urban city. The film follows the village residents’ dreams—of mobile data, digital payment and relief from menial work. What happens when the landfill is full, and dreams want to break free?

Director: Subhashish Panigrahi
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 9 min

Cast

Country: India
Language: Oriya
Original Language: en

Keywords

india, caste, odisha, digital payment

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bringing Down a Mountain about?
A rural village never wanted to be a city’s landfill or a distant blur in Reels but rather home to new imaginations. Bringing Down a Mountain dissects the intersecting themes of access, abolition and caste through the experiences of residents of a rural village and that of a hyper-urban city. The film follows the village residents’ dreams—of mobile data, digital payment and relief from menial work. What happens when the landfill is full, and dreams want to break free?
Who directed Bringing Down a Mountain?
Bringing Down a Mountain was directed by Subhashish Panigrahi.
Who stars in Bringing Down a Mountain?
Bringing Down a Mountain stars Debadatta Pati.
How long is Bringing Down a Mountain?
Bringing Down a Mountain has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
What genre is Bringing Down a Mountain?
Bringing Down a Mountain is a Drama film.
Where was Bringing Down a Mountain produced?
Bringing Down a Mountain was produced in India.