Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Assamese Film 'Hiraeth' Selected for CSAFF
Imagine a movie called 'Hiraeth' that's going to be shown at a big film festival in Chicago!
This movie is about a woman and her husband who face tough times.
They move from their village after a flood and go to the city, but things get difficult.
The movie shows how some people are treated unfairly because of money problems and other issues.
The director hopes the movie will make people think about the hardships of those who are often ignored.
The film will premiere at the festival from September 14-21.
Assamese film 'Hiraeth' selected for 'in-competition' at the Chicago South Asian Film Festival (CSAFF).
The CSAFF is one of the largest film festivals of its kind in North America, celebrating stories from the subcontinent.
'Hiraeth' will have its world premiere at CSAFF from September 14-21.
The film, directed by Chow Partha Borgohain, is a social realism drama.
It follows a couple's journey, exploring socio-economic inequality and exploitation.
- Who
- The film is directed by Chow Partha Borgohain and stars Meghali Kalita, Ashim Kumar Sharma, and Atanu Mahanta.
- What
- Assamese film 'Hiraeth' has been selected for the Chicago South Asian Film Festival (CSAFF).
- When
- The film's world premiere will be from September 14-21.
- Where
- The Chicago South Asian Film Festival (CSAFF) in North America.
- Why
- The film explores socio-economic inequality, corruption and exploitation.
- Film Title
- 'Hiraeth'
- Director
- Chow Partha Borgohain
- Main Actors
- Meghali Kalita, Ashim Kumar Sharma, Atanu Mahanta
- Genre
- Social realism drama
- Language
- Assamese
- Event
- Chicago South Asian Film Festival (CSAFF)
- World Premiere
- September 14-21
- Film Duration
- 100 minutes