I Cannot Give You My Forest (2015)
‘I cannot give you my Forest’ is a modern day rendition of the David and Goliath story, played out in an Orwellian setting. The film is an intimate poetic window into the lives of the Kondh adivasis in Odisha- who eschew the duality of Man and Nature. The Kondh have internalised the Forest – pacing the rhythms of their lives with the cycle of the seasons. The Forest is a metaphor for their identity and their sovereignty. Against the foil of the bloodshed in what the Indian government calls the ‘Red Corridor’, their philosophy gives a counterpoint to the dominant discourse.
Director: Kavita Bahl, Nandan Saxena
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 45 min
Release Date: November 20, 2015
Country: India
Original Language: or
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is I Cannot Give You My Forest about?
- ‘I cannot give you my Forest’ is a modern day rendition of the David and Goliath story, played out in an Orwellian setting. The film is an intimate poetic window into the lives of the Kondh adivasis in Odisha- who eschew the duality of Man and Nature. The Kondh have internalised the Forest – pacing the rhythms of their lives with the cycle of the seasons. The Forest is a metaphor for their identity and their sovereignty. Against the foil of the bloodshed in what the Indian government calls the ‘Red Corridor’, their philosophy gives a counterpoint to the dominant discourse.
- Who directed I Cannot Give You My Forest?
- I Cannot Give You My Forest was directed by Kavita Bahl, Nandan Saxena.
- How long is I Cannot Give You My Forest?
- I Cannot Give You My Forest has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).
- What genre is I Cannot Give You My Forest?
- I Cannot Give You My Forest is a Documentary film.
- Where was I Cannot Give You My Forest produced?
- I Cannot Give You My Forest was produced in India.