Xunyota
| Xunyota | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Nabapan Deka |
| Produced by | Hiranmoy Gogoi |
Production company | HM Production |
Release date |
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Running time | 29 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Assamese |
Xunyota (Assamese: শূন্যতা; English: Void) is a 2022 Assamese-language short film directed by Nabapan Deka and produced by Hiranmoy Gogoi.[1] The film explores themes of emotional absence and silence within a family setting. It was awarded the Rajat Kamal for Best Short Film at the 70th National Film Awards[2] and received a Special Jury Mention at the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival.[3]
Cast
[edit]- Bidya Bharati as Bina
- Hemanta Debnath
- Angshu Borah
Plot
[edit]The story follows Bina, a young girl whose mother becomes bedridden due to a serious illness. The narrative focuses on how this situation affects Bina and her family, using silence and limited dialogue to portray emotional distance and loss.[4] The film avoids dramatic expression, instead relying on quiet moments and subtle interactions to convey its themes.[3]
Awards and recognition
[edit]- National Film Awards for Best Short Film[5][6]
- Special Jury Mention Award at 28th Kolkata International Film Festival (2023)
References
[edit]- ^ "5 Assamese movies shine at 70th National Film Awards; here are the exciting details". epaper.assamtribune.com. 2024-08-17. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ^ "70th National Awards: Assamese films make their mark with multiple accolades". assamtribune.com. 2024-10-09. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ^ a b "Assamese short film 'Xunyota' wins Special Jury Mention Award at KIFF". thenewsmill.com. 2022-12-24. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ^ Sarkar, Dipankar (2024-08-31). "Award Winning Assamese Filmmaker Nabapan Deka About Exploring Silence And Loss - THE STORY MUG". Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ^ "From anti-witch hunts to mythical journeys: Assam's 5 films get nationwide recognition". The Times of India. 2024-08-17. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ^ "Assam Shines at 70th National Film Awards with Three Rajat Kamal Wins and Two Special Mentions". The Sentinel. 2024-08-17. Retrieved 2025-05-24.