Nilgiris - A Shared Wilderness

Nilgiris - A Shared Wilderness

Nilgiri mäed - Jagatud loodus
Entry 25-57 | India | 2024 | 75’ | Language: English |

Shaped by nature’s forces for over two and a half billion years, these mountains are an ancient storehouse of stories. Yet the most dramatic transformations have taken place only within the past two centuries, driven by human influence — from colonial-era plantations and expanding railway lines to growing settlements. This is the story of India’s very first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve — the Nilgiris — one of Asia’s most intensively studied ecological regions. It is also the first feature-length documentary about this landscape, taking us on a journey of discovery and uncovering the many secrets that make this region so incredibly special.

Director Sandesh Kadur  | Cinematography  Nakul Raj, Robin Darius Conz, Nikhil Virdi, Sameer Jain, Sandesh Kadur | Editing  Varun Manavazhi, Pranav Navrang, Robin Darius Conz | Composer  Susheela Raman, Sam Mill, Neel Adhikari, Nandini Sharma | Producer  Rohini Nilekani | Production Company  Felis Creations | Distributor  Dheeraj Distributors | Original Title  Nilgiris - A Shared Wilderness
Nilgiris - A Shared Wilderness
Nilgiris - A Shared Wilderness
Nilgiris - A Shared Wilderness
Nilgiris - A Shared Wilderness
Director Sandesh Kadur
Cinematography Nakul Raj, Robin Darius Conz, Nikhil Virdi, Sameer Jain, Sandesh Kadur
Editing Varun Manavazhi, Pranav Navrang, Robin Darius Conz
Composer Susheela Raman, Sam Mill, Neel Adhikari, Nandini Sharma
Producer Rohini Nilekani
Production Company Felis Creations
Distributor Dheeraj Distributors
Original Title Nilgiris - A Shared Wilderness
Entry Number 25-57
Country of Production
India
Year of Production 2024
Running Time 75’
Language: English
Subtitles:

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