GUWAHATI: National Award-winning filmmaker Rima Das’s ‘Village Rockstars 2’, the sequel of an award-winning feature film ‘Village Rockstars’, is set for a world premiere at the 29th Busan International Film Festival.
Elated over the selection of the film, the acclaimed filmmaker said, “I’m thrilled to share that “Village Rockstars 2” will have its World Premiere in the Jiseok Competition at the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). “Village Rockstars” has a special place in our hearts. Thank you so much for all your love, support, kindness, and appreciation.”
Rima said although ‘Village Rockstars 2’ is a sequel, it stands strong as its own story.
“Many have wondered what Dhunu would do after she got her guitar. While “Village Rockstars 2″ is a sequel, it stands on its own, exploring Dhunu’s relationship with her mother(Maa), mother nature, and music,” she said.
Rima added that the film has been dedicated to all the young people with dreams and talents but limited means to achieve them.
The filmmaker said, “I hope that just as you embraced ‘Village Rockstars’, you will welcome this new chapter with the same love and enthusiasm.”
The film ‘Village Rockstars 2′ is the only Indian feature selected among eight films in the Jiseok Competition section.
Jiseok is the competition section for established Asian filmmakers with three or more feature films. The two best films are presented with the KIM Jiseok Award.
Rima’s award-winning feature Village Rockstars made waves internationally and in India following its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2017.
It won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in 2018 and was India’s official entry to the Academy Awards 2019. She became an Academy Awards member in 2024.
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The two-time National Award-winning filmmaker, who dons multiple hats of writer, director, producer and cinematographer, is known for making indigenous and realistic stories that explore complicated relationships.
Her films Village Rockstars (2017), Bulbul Can Sing (2018) and Tora’s Husband (2022) premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The films were collectively screened at over 150 prestigious film festivals around the world.
