Tora's Husband

Tora's Husband is a 2022 Indian Assamese language film written, shot, edited, produced and directed by Rima Das.[1]

Tora's Husband
Directed byRima Das
Written byRima Das
Produced byRima Das
Jaya Das
StarringAbhijit Das
Tarali Kalita Das
Bhuman Bhargav Das
Purbanchali Das
CinematographyRima Das
Edited byRima Das
Music bySagar Desai
Production
company
Flying River Films
Distributed byFlying River Films
Release date
  • September 11, 2022 (2022-09-11) (TIFF)
Running time
135 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageAssamese

The film premiered at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in the prestigious Platform Prize section, followed by the Asian Premiere at Busan International Film Festival 2022 and the Indian Premiere at Kolkata International Film Festival 2022.

Rima Das dedicated this film to her father Bharat Chandra Das, who died during the COVID-19 pandemic.[2]

Plot summary

The drama shows a family man’s life unravelling in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]

Cast
  • Abhijit Das as Jaan
  • Tarali Kalita Das as Tora
  • Bhuman Bhargav Das as Bhargav
  • Purbanchali Das as Manu
  • Nilima Das
  • Simanta Malakar
  • Mallika Das

Production

The film was shot in Das' home town of Chaygaon in Assam. Rima Das said of the film:

The story of my protagonist reflects my personal journey living and working amidst the pandemic. In the midst of loss, lockdowns and life, we shot the film over two years. Shooting this film was more challenging than shooting my previous films because the pandemic restricts you in many ways. There was this constant feeling of fear and restlessness, which my characters also depict."[4]

Critical reception

The first Indian film to compete in the Platform section, and Rima Das' third film in a row to premiere at Toronto International Film Festival.[5]

Ravi Srinivasan, the Festival Programmer at 2022 Toronto International Film Festival described the film as:

"...a perceptive drama that captures how tensions can erode lives and relationships during difficult times when everyone is struggling to survive. With careful attention paid to the unique pressure faced by small-business owners, Das’ purview extends beyond the middle class, capturing the crisis with impressive scope and documentary-like attentiveness, pointing to the societal fragilities that preceded — and will follow — the effects of the pandemic itself. With remarkable authenticity, Das illuminates both the dignity and vulnerability of ordinary people in one of the defining films of our historical moment."[6]

The film has been receiving accolades for its realistic take of life during the pandemic[7] at its Asian Premiere at Busan International Film Festival 2022 and the Indian Premiere at Kolkata International Film Festival 2022 and other festivals where the film has been showcased.[8]

Official selection at festivals

References
  1. Tora's Husband, retrieved 2023-01-18
  2. PTI (2022-08-04). "Rima Das' 'Tora's Husband' to have world premiere at Toronto International Film Festival". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
  3. Ide2022-10-05T06:10:00+01:00, Wendy. "'Tora's Husband': Busan Review". Screen. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
  4. PTI (2022-08-04). "Rima Das' 'Tora's Husband' to have world premiere at Toronto International Film Festival". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
  5. "Toronto 2022 preview: Screen's guide to Platform and TIFF Docs titles". Screen. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
  6. "'Tora's Husband' my most challenging film: Rima Das". The Print. 12 September 2022. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
  7. "Review: Tora's Husband is a candid reflection of life during the pandemic". Talking Films. 25 July 2023.
  8. "Tora's Husband Review: Sharp-Eyed Look At Devastating Effects Of Pandemic". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
  9. PTI (2022-08-04). "Rima Das' 'Tora's Husband' to have world premiere at Toronto International Film Festival". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
  10. "Rima Das's "Tora's Husband" to be screened at Busan International Film Festival". India Today NE. 2022-09-10. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
  11. "TORA'S HUSBAND - WORLD FILM FESTIVAL OF BANGKOK". 2022-11-20. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
  12. "Hainan Film Festival Sets Imminent Return After Postponement – Global Bulletin". 15 December 2022.
  13. "Movie Details of 28th Kolkata International Film Festival". kiff.in. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
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