AISI: Poltodcho Munis http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauktiatr4/4621201114/ I finally had a chance to watch this Internationally acclaimed film ‘Poltodcho Munis’ (Man from other side of the bridge) by Laxman Shetgaokar. The story mainly revolves round the lone Forest Guard, Vinayak, the unsound (Pixi Bhail) woman and the rope suspension (wobbling) bridge. Vinayak who lost his wife at a very young age was attacked by a wild animal in the same forest where he worked for than 15 years. This young mentally unsound woman whom the villagers treat as a curse of the socitey, often seen chased by young village kids. As for the bridge, I would say the film starts with the ‘bridge’ and ends with ‘no bridge’ Depicting of typical Goan village life in a remote area and the sounds of birds, the animals and the insects/bees in the forest makes the film really natural and lively. I must say, I would have not enjoyed the film if I had watched it on a DVD or VCD at my home TV The wide screen with stereo surround sounds etc make the film really vivacious The panoramic film with something to learn from is simply not to be missed. The movie is now showing at El Monte Vasco and Maquinez Palace, Panjim Sidelights: - Sadly, there were not that many Konkani Film watchers on the first day. I would say less than 25 including some volunteers/crew. - Ticket Rs.100 per head - No much publicity, little insert ad in the Herald was so tiny that one will need reading glasses to see dates and telephone numbers etc - The 'Mauxi' in the film seems bit modern where she once uttered ‘forest’ iso ‘ran’. Hope I heard it right. AISI = As I See It
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