A Rifle and a Bag
Synopsis
Somi is pregnant with her second child. A girl, she hopes. Together with her husband she prepares for this new phase of their parenthood. It means that their son has to go to school, but as an ex-Naxalite that is tough to achieve in contemporary India, where people like them are third-rate citizens. They lack the certificates and an opaque bureaucratic process doesn't help. Directors Isabella Rinaldi, Cristina Hanes and Arya Rothe of the NoCut Film Collective concentrate on Somi's close family ties, painting a portrait of ex-Naxalites in India. Once, Somi and her husband were communist rebels fighting for the rights of Indian tribes. However, to safeguard their family's welfare, they surrendered to the government in exchange for marginal compensation and simple accommodation.
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#BIFF2020 Wide Angle - A Rifle and a Bag / 와이드 앵글 - 소총과 가방
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-09-23
Release History & Theatrical Window
Busan International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Isabella Rinaldi, Arya Rothe, Cristina Haneș
- Screenplay & Story
- Isabella Rinaldi, Arya Rothe, Cristina Haneș
- Original Title
- A Rifle and a Bag
- Country of Origin
- India, Italy, Qatar, Romania
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- NoCut Film Collective
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Isabella Rinaldi, Arya Rothe, Cristina Haneș
Isabella Rinaldi, Arya Rothe, Cristina Haneș
Arya Rothe, Yaël Bitton, Isabella Rinaldi
Isabella Rinaldi, Arya Rothe, Cristina Haneș
Department Leadership Roster
Isabella Rinaldi
Producer
Arya Rothe
Editor
Isabella Rinaldi
Director
Yaël Bitton
Editor
Isabella Rinaldi
Writer
Arya Rothe
Writer
Isabella Rinaldi
Editor
Arya Rothe
Producer
Arya Rothe
Director
Cristina Haneș
Writer
Cristina Haneș
Director
Cristina Haneș
Producer
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What is A Rifle and a Bag about?
Somi is pregnant with her second child. A girl, she hopes. Together with her husband she prepares for this new phase of their parenthood. It means that their son has to go to school, but as an ex-Naxalite that is tough to achieve in contemporary India, where people like them are third-rate citizens. They lack the certificates and an opaque bureaucratic process doesn't help. Directors Isabella Rinaldi, Cristina Hanes and Arya Rothe of the NoCut Film Collective concentrate on Somi's close family ties, painting a portrait of ex-Naxalites in India. Once, Somi and her husband were communist rebels fighting for the rights of Indian tribes. However, to safeguard their family's welfare, they surrendered to the government in exchange for marginal compensation and simple accommodation.
Who directed A Rifle and a Bag?
A Rifle and a Bag was directed by Isabella Rinaldi, Arya Rothe, Cristina Haneș.
Who stars in A Rifle and a Bag?
The principal cast of A Rifle and a Bag includes Not specified.
When was A Rifle and a Bag released and how long is it?
A Rifle and a Bag was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.