IFFLA: The Golden Thread & Aattam
The sense of curiosity and wonder is perfectly conveyed through the camera as it draws you into the world of jute mills. Despite this seemingly “dull” topic, the documentary envelops you fully through the breathtaking visuals and clever use of sound. The cacophony of the machinery as they work, as well as the general clamor of the mills, become part of the story that Nishtha Jain weaves in the documentary. Instead of music or words, the machinery tells us the story of the jute mills being one of the most successful industries in India to its unfortunate decay now.