Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves
കൃഷ്ണാഷ്ടമി
Synopsis
The first still-image feature in India, inspired by Vyloppilli Sreedhara Menon's 1958 poem. It portrays marginalized lives held in an illegitimate detention centre, using dry leaves and storms as metaphors. An omniscient narrator from an undefined future recalls fragments lost to censorship, inviting others to complete the story. Through static images, memories, and voices, the film reflects on art, poverty, imagination, divinity, and power.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
International Folklore Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abhilash Babu
- Screenplay & Story
- Abhilash Babu
- Original Title
- കൃഷ്ണാഷ്ടമി
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Malayalam
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
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What is Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves about?
The first still-image feature in India, inspired by Vyloppilli Sreedhara Menon's 1958 poem. It portrays marginalized lives held in an illegitimate detention centre, using dry leaves and storms as metaphors. An omniscient narrator from an undefined future recalls fragments lost to censorship, inviting others to complete the story. Through static images, memories, and voices, the film reflects on art, poverty, imagination, divinity, and power.
Who directed Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves?
Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves was directed by Abhilash Babu.
Who stars in Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves?
The principal cast of Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves includes Jeo Baby, Abhijith Chithrakumar, Sushama Anil, Surya S, Aparna Asok.
When was Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves released and how long is it?
Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.