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THE ELYSIAN FIELD
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Director
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Pradip KURBAH |
| Country |
India |
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| Producer |
Pradip KURBAH |
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| Production Company |
Kurbah Films |
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| Writer |
Paulami DUTTAGUPTA |
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| Genre |
Human Interest / Relationships |
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| Running time |
100′ |
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| Project Status | Script Development |
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Director’s Profile
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I’m a self-taught filmmaker with a 22+ years of experience in the field of direction & Production, I would like to enhance my skills and utilize my creativity for the advancement of the film industry in North-East India especially my home state Meghalaya, and It has always been my personal desire to showcase the immense talent pool available in the State of Meghalaya, and North east in general. Further, such opportunities provide me an opportunity to further develop my learning in the field of filmmaking. The recent achievement of being conferred with Kim Jiseok Award for my film Ïewduh-Market (2019) at the prestigious Busan International Film Festival 2019 in South Korea. And also my previous films received best Khasi film at the National Film Awards 2014 and 2016 in India for the films RI–Homeland of Uncertainty (2013), Onaatah: Of the Earth (2016) and also further witnessing both the films being selected for the Indian panorama at the International Film Festival of India 2014 and 2016, and that has renewed my vigor and desire to further create more meaningful films for the benefit of the general population in North East India. |
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Producer’s Profile
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Continuing with the legacy of my father Late Mr. Pomu Das who has over the years been a part of distribution of various Hindi films and has produced digital films and co-produced various Khasi films such as Hep, Dei Maphi, Meshua and Melody (2012), RI-Homeland of Uncertainty (2013) and Onaatah: Of the Earth (2016), we are launching Pomu fiilms. THE ELYSIAN FIELD will be the first film under this banner.
Though with THE ELYSIAN FIELD, I, Pradip Kurbah would be debuting as a producer officially, I have been looking after production of my all the films that I have produced over the first decade and a half. That includes all the names mentioned above and also my latest film Iewduh-Market (2019). The line production of the same film was done internally. THE ELYSIAN FIELD will allow me to take that experience to the next level and be a part of the film from the start to finish. |
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Synopsis |
The Elysian Field is a film that illuminates the profound beauty of human connection against the backdrop of inevitable change. Set in the tranquil Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, India in 2047, the story follows Livingstone and his fellow villagers as they grapple with the intertwined forces of loss, love, and resilience.
At its heart, The Elysian Field celebrates the unbreakable bonds of community. In a village now home to only six souls—reduced so drastically by the pull of urban migration—friendship becomes a lifeline, offering solace in the face of loneliness. Through shared moments of grief and longing, these characters discover the true essence of human connection, drawing strength from each other’s presence.
Nostalgia and hope intertwine as the narrative unfolds with poignant grace. Livingstone’s journey aboard a vintage bus becomes a symbolic pilgrimage—a testimony to the enduring love he holds for his late wife, Belinda. Alongside him, a group of endearing individuals each wrestles with personal dreams and desires, set against the haunting reality of dwindling village life.
Yet, in times of both triumph and adversity, these six villagers stand as beacons of resilience. Their collective spirit proves unyielding despite the uncertainties that lie ahead. Bound together by shared experiences, they weave a tapestry of hope, reminding us of timeless truths about love, loss, and the fortifying power of solidarity—even when the rest of the world beckons beyond their cherished homeland.
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Director’s Statement |
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With the changing world order, I see myself in the characters of The Elysian Field thirty years from now. The very idea, of having someone to care for you, once you cross a certain age is fast changing. And this story tells the elderly that whether they choose loneliness or solitude is for them to decide. No one, not their kid, not society gets to tell them what they should do. Once we forget to enjoy our own company, we embark on the journey of depression, which if not talked about, will be the biggest killer disease. With this story, we’d like to tell the elderly that solitude is essentially not a bad thing. There are older people living in the midst of their family, with children and grandchildren, but yet sometimes they are lonely. Also, we made old age too one dimensional. That could be the time when people embark on the journey of exploration. They’ve done everything for their families, contributed to society and when they retire from office or home, they should have the agency to make choices that make them happy. Ageism should not let them stop themselves from learning a new skill, wearing a costume they’ve never worn, trying a new color or falling in love with someone new. Old age could be the age of sunshine. And rain. And spring that brings new colors! It essentially does not have to be always winter.
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