Forest (1990)

বনানী

With this ecological drama, Assam’s leading director Jahnu Barua continues exploring the conflict between corrupt state politics and a determined individual (cf. Halodiya Choraye Baodhan Khaye, 1987). The forest ranger confronts illegal timber merchants and contractors on behalf of impoverished tribals. The honest ranger’s activities get him into trouble and he is constantly transferred from one post to another, to the annoyance of his wife who wants him to settle down and look after their ailing child. Eventually she supports her husband’s fight and the tribals realise they need weapons to defend themselves against rapacious outsiders.

Date of release
1990-01-18
TMDB
10.0 / 10 (1)
Runtime
1h 48m
Director
Jahnu Barua

Casting

Interesting facts

Bonani is a 1989 Assamese language drama film directed by Jahnu Barua, starring Sushil Goswami, Bishnu Kharghoria and Monami Bezbaruah. The film is set with an ecological angle and won the National Film Award for Best Film on Environment.

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