Holika (2015)

Holika (2015) poster

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
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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.