As a seasoned movie enthusiast with decades of immersion in the rich tapestry of global cinema, I find myself captivated by the upcoming film “Kurinji (The Disappearing Flower)” from debut feature director Payal Sethi. Her impressive pedigree, having studied at Vassar College and Tisch School of the Arts and worked with acclaimed director Mira Nair, bodes well for this promising project.
Following the triumph of “In Retreat” at Cannes 2024, producer Thanikachalam S.A. is now supporting the directorial debut of Payal Sethi, titled “Kurinji (The Disappearing Flower)”, in India’s Film Bazaar co-production market.
Sethi’s past projects include the acclaimed shorts “Leeches” (2016), which received the Grand Prix Internationale at the Brussels Short Film Festival, and “Grant St. Shaving Co.” (2010). She has a background in education from Vassar College and the Tisch School of the Arts, and collaborated with Mira Nair on projects such as “Monsoon Wedding” and “The Namesake”.
The movie tells the story of Laly, a housewife residing in Kerala, whose long-separated husband working overseas mysteriously ceases contact. In a turn of events, a creditor arrives seeking repayment of an unspecified loan, prompting Laly to embark on a quest for truth with assistance from an unlikely source – her husband’s brother-in-law, who also happens to be her lover.
Thanikachalam shares that this upcoming movie seems incredibly engaging to work on, as it tackles a significant issue while presenting an unexplored narrative,” Thanikachalam tells EbMaster. Following his success at Cannes, he notes that the recognition has expanded opportunities. “Since my time at Cannes, more films with greater scope have been brought to me.
Sethi mentions that he initially began contemplating this story when he encountered the term ‘Gulf Wife’ in a news article. Upon further investigation into a Human Rights Watch report regarding Gulf migration in India, he discovered these women were all involved in a distinct form of long-distance relationship with their spouses.
The project was born out of Sethi’s realization of a significant void in news reporting. She found it particularly striking that there was little coverage given to the Gulf Wives, women who are significantly affected by the migration process, as she noted.
The movie has attracted international notice, as it was part of Cine Qua Non Lab, Produire au Sud (Kolkata), and the Berlinale Script Station. In 2022, Sethi was granted the Kompagnon Fellowship from Berlinale Talents.
The production team aims to schedule the shoot for winter 2025-26, provided they secure co-production alliances. As Thanikachalam points out, Film Bazaar holds significant importance as approximately 90% of the movie is filmed in India. Our aim is to connect with potential Indian and international producing partners for this film during that event.
The Film Bazaar, held from November 20th to 24th, represents the market segment of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), which takes place from November 20th to 28th, and is situated in Goa.
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2024-11-23 14:16