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Tribal Siblings' Mahua Dream Hits Cannes Stage
4 May
Summary
- Documentary 'Spirit of the Wildflower' features tribal siblings running India's first legal mahua distillery.
- The film highlights efforts to globalize sacred brew and explore suppressed Adivasi traditions.
- Actress Parno Mittra makes her debut as an executive producer for the film.
The documentary "Spirit of the Wildflower," directed by Shrimoyee Chakraborty, is set to be showcased at the Marché du Film. This industry marketplace runs alongside the Cannes Film Festival.
The 90-minute film centers on Ankita and Veenu, tribal siblings from Kathiwada, Madhya Pradesh. They manage India's pioneering legal mahua distillery.
The documentary explores how colonial-era laws have historically suppressed mahua, a resource with significant cultural and commercial value. It highlights the Adivasi communities' connection to this spirit.
Actress Parno Mittra is attending the event as an executive producer, a role she takes on for the first time. She shared her excitement on social media, expressing pride in bringing the story from central India to Cannes. Other industry peers congratulated her on this new venture.
Director Shrimoyee Chakraborty views the film's selection for a global platform as an important step. She is particularly hopeful about presenting a trans narrative from India's heartland to an international audience.
