Rainbow Fields
Xhoixobote Dhemalite
2017
India
93 mins
Assamese
North American Premiere
Feature Film Competition
| Bidyut Kotoky | |
| Harish KR, Nitesh Batra | |
| Victor Banerjee, Nakul Vaid, Dipannita Sharma |
Based on true events, Rainbow Fields is set in the Indian state of Assam in the violent period of the 1980’s. Children growing up in violent places, witnessing brutality around them are deeply affected, with an indelible mark on their growth.
About the Director
Born in Assam, Bidyut Kotoky’s father’s profession took his family all over the northeast of India. His debut feature film as writer/ director, As the River Flowsis bi-lingual Hindi & Assamese produced by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC). His latest feature film deals with the effect of violence on kids growing up in conflict zone.
Reviews
Remembrance, Redemption, and ‘Rainbow Fields’; Bidyut Kotoky discusses his very personal, historical film – Christy Addis, Winter Film Awards
Awards
2017 Hollywood CineFest – Best Foreign Film
