Holika (2015)
On 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 16mm journey into light, color, and violence. A hallucinatory journey through the eruption of color, violence, sound and joy, that heralds the beginning of spring in Uttar Pradesh.
Director: Kaveh Nabatian
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: December 27, 2015
Cinematography: Kaveh Nabatian
Editing: Mylène Simard
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Holika about?
- On 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 16mm journey into light, color, and violence. A hallucinatory journey through the eruption of color, violence, sound and joy, that heralds the beginning of spring in Uttar Pradesh.
- Who directed Holika?
- Holika was directed by Kaveh Nabatian.
- How long is Holika?
- Holika has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is Holika?
- Holika is a Documentary film.
- Where was Holika produced?
- Holika was produced in Canada.