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Original name: Swaha
English name: In the Name of Fire
Year: 2024
Run time: 99 minutes
Language: Magahi
Type (Colour/Black & White): Black & White, Colour
Country: India
Director: Abhilash Sharma
Producer: Vikash Sharma
Cast: Chandra Shekhar Dutta, Satya Ranjan, Sonalli Sharmisstha, Bulloo Kumar
Screenplay: Shilpee Bhardwaj, Abhilash Sharma
Cinematographer: Devendra Golatkar
Editor: Suresh Pai, Abhilash Sharma
Sound Designer: Mohandas VP
Music Composer: Devarshi
Costume Designer: Krishna Karmakar
Production Designer: Nilesh S Gorakshe
Production Company: Prajna Films
Born in Dhanbad, a town known for its coal mines, Abhilash is an independent filmmaker who explores women's narratives and the human condition within socio-political landscapes. His journey began in Delhi's theater scene, where he directed impactful plays like Vijay Tendulkar's Silence! The Court is in Session. Inspired by world cinema through SARAI, he transitioned to filmmaking and honed his craft in Mumbai. Winning the Best Director Award at the Shanghai International Film Festival marks his most significant accomplishment, reflecting his dedication to thought-provoking cinema.
In a remote village, Rukhiya and Phekan, from the Dalit community, face daily struggles and social discrimination. When village work halts due to a temple renovation, Phekan leaves for the city but is betrayed, exploited, and left with nothing. Rukhiya, left alone, endures isolation and cruel judgment from the villagers. Haunted by past traumas and strange whispers, she loses touch with reality. Branded a witch, she begins to accept her madness. Nehura, a crematorium worker, struggles with guilt after cremating an unknown body for alcohol. Seeking redemption, his path unexpectedly crosses with Rukhiya and Phekan, revealing a deep spiritual connection that binds them in a journey of madness and awakening.
