• Source: Village Rockstars 2

Village Rockstars 2 is a 2024 Indian-Singapore Assamese language coming-of-age drama film written, edited, produced and directed by Rima Das. Sequel to Village Rockstars (2017), revisits the life of Dhunu, seven years after the events of the last film.
The film premiered at the 29th Busan International Film Festival on 4 October 2024 competing in the Kim Jiseok section, where it won Kim Jiseok Award.




Synopsis


Dhunu, now in her late teens, still climbs trees, swims, and most importantly, dreams of continuing her childhood life as a guitarist in her rock band. However, life does not unfold as Dhunu wishes. As she faces the bitter and sour moments of life, she stands on the threshold of leaving her once-happy childhood behind.




Cast


Bhanita Das as Dhunu
Basanti Das
Manabendra Das as Dhunu's elder brother
Boloram Das
Bhaskar Das
Junumoni Das




Release


Village Rockstars 2 had its world premiere at 29th Busan International Film Festival on 4 October 2024. It was also selected for the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2024, where it competed in the South Asia Competition section.




Reception


Nikki Baughan reviewing the film for ScreenDaily praised Bhanita Das for giving "a low-key, naturalistic performance conveying Dhunu’s deep connection to this land and her family". Baughan felt that the Rima Das has given "subtle approach" to the film which "extends to every element of Village Rockstars 2, giving it the feeling of a documentary." Baughan opined that "Rima Das has used the narrative as a way of amplifying the struggles of the people of Assam, which is bearing the effects of climate change and cut-throat battle for land and resources."




Accolades


The film competed for Kim Jiseok award at Busan International Film Festival, which is given to 2 films from the selected 10 films in the competition category for the Asian directors who have directed more than 3 feature films, and present their new film for premiere in the festival.




References






External links


Official website
Village Rockstars 2 at IMDb

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival 2017
• Village Rockstars 2
• Village Rockstars
• Bhanita Das
• 29th Busan International Film Festival
• Paradise (2023 film)
• Rima Das
• Boloram Das
• The Rapist
• Kim Jiseok Award
• Fran Borgia