Roots
Shikor
Synopsis
A documentary revolving around the spaces nominated by the Director as his places of origin - Tehatta in Nadia district of Bengal and its capital city, Kolkata. As the film explores the affect of generational distances and modernist progression within a conservative upper caste middle class Bengali family structure and a developing village space in Bengal, it does so not through the disenchanted eyes of a contemporary historian but that of a homesick Bengali artist carrying the legacy of nostalgic ethos.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pradipta Bhattacharyya
- Original Title
- Shikor
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Bengali
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Films Division of India
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pradipta Bhattacharyya
Department Leadership Roster
Pradipta Bhattacharyya
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Roots
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What is Roots about?
A documentary revolving around the spaces nominated by the Director as his places of origin - Tehatta in Nadia district of Bengal and its capital city, Kolkata. As the film explores the affect of generational distances and modernist progression within a conservative upper caste middle class Bengali family structure and a developing village space in Bengal, it does so not through the disenchanted eyes of a contemporary historian but that of a homesick Bengali artist carrying the legacy of nostalgic ethos.
Who directed Roots?
Roots was directed by Pradipta Bhattacharyya.
Who stars in Roots?
The principal cast of Roots includes Not specified.
When was Roots released and how long is it?
Roots was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 1h 6m.