Nagaland: Short film ‘Ade (On A Sunday)’ to be unveiled at International Film Festival Rotterdam

DIMAPUR — ‘Ade (On A Sunday)’, a short Naga film is poised to make its international debut at the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) in January 2024.

An update issued on Monday informed that, the short film directed and written by Theja Rio, will be showcased at one of the world’s most prestigious film festivals, IFFR.

The film produced collaboratively by Theja Rio, Dan Pusa, and Nancy Nisa Beso, features a talented cast of first-time actors, including Visalie Kuotsu, Kedo Kuotsu, Neithongunuo Sorhie, and Razouselhou Rio.

The film promises fresh and engaging performances.

‘Ade (On A Sunday)’ has it’s narrative set in 2002. It follows the adventures of an eight-year-old Ade and his older friend Abu, who choose a day of escapades over Sunday school. Their innocent fun gradually leads them into an unplanned journey, marking their first, profound brush with the complexities of adulthood.

The short film captured on the classic medium of 16mm film, has its creation was a global effort, featuring a talented crew from around the world: Natdanai Ham Naksuwan (Thailand) as cinematographer, Yiwei Pu (China) as editor, the film’s auditory landscape was crafted by composer Nir Perlman (Israel) and sound designer Liam Sharpe (United Kingdom).

Filmed in the village of Pfuchama near Kohima, the production took place in January of this year. Theja Rio’s previous short film ‘Angh’ in 2021 has already set a high bar, with its world premiere at the Clermont Ferrand International Film Festival and subsequent accolades at over 50 film festivals worldwide, including renowned events like Palm Springs and the Melbourne International Film Festival, the update informed.

Ade (On a Sunday) is scheduled to be unveiled between Jan. 25 to the 28th next year.

IFFR, held in Netherlands, is renowned for being one of the most significant and industry-centric film festivals globally. It has been instrumental in launching the careers of illustrious filmmakers like Bong Joon Ho known for ‘Parasite’, Christopher Nolan for ‘Inception’ and ’Oppenheimer,’ among others.