'Writing with Fire': Indian documentary bags prominent awards at Sundance Film Festival

Documentary Writing with Fire, which chronicles life of Khabar Lahariya, India’s only newspaper run by Dalit women, has been receiving rave reviews from people all across globe. film recently added a fear to embellished cap after receiving an award in World Cinema Documentary category at Sundance Film Festival 2021.

Writing with Fire bags awards
 

festival that started on January 28 finally culminated on February 3 is organized by Sundance Organisation which is a nprofit one that discovers and supports independent artists and introduces audiences to ir work. According to official website of film festival, this year virtual award ceremony was hosted by actor-comic Patton Oswalt. documentary which also marks feature debut of directors Rintu Thomas and Sushmit Ghosh revolves around an ambitious group of Dalit women led by ir chief reporter, Meera — as team switches from print to digital in order to stay relevant. Armed with smartphones and cour and conviction one must be born with, group investigate incompetence of local police force. 

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film was produced by Thomas and Ghosh also won ar award under special category for change in World Cinema Documentary. documentary has premiered at various International festivals impressing fans through ir journey. 
Fire in Mountains documentary is directed by debutant Ajitpal Singh. Apart from this, previously, Prashant Nair’s Umrika, Shonali Bose’s Margarita With A Straw, Neeraj Ghaywan’s Masaan, and Ritesh Batra’s Lunchbox have received special recognition at Sundance Film Festival. Or than Indian documentary, ar film to win accolades in festival was CODA. film won four prizes in US Dramatic Competition category that includes grand jury prize, directing prize, audience award, and a special jury prize for best ensemble.

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