IIC FILM CLUB- WINDOWS INTO THE NORTHEAST

IIC FILM CLUB
WINDOWS INTO THE NORTHEAST
Presents a curated selection of contemporary films from Northeast India, bringing together distinctive cinematic voices from the region. Spanning diverse languages, landscapes and lived experiences, the films offer intimate reflections on identity, memory, community and change. 
The Elysian Field (Ha Lyngkha Bneng), Meghalaya 
(123 min; 2025; Khasi with English subtitles)
Director: Pradip Kurbah
With Richard Kharpuri; Helena Duiia; Baia Marbaniang; Albert Mawrie; Merlvin Mukhim; Jeetesh Sharma
Recipient of the Golden Saint George for Best Film and Silver Saint George for Best Director at the 47th Moscow International Film Festival, 2025; NETPAC Award for Best Asian Film, Moscow International Film Festival, 2025.
Set in the Khasi Hills in the year 2047, the film follows the lives of six remaining villagers negotiating loss, memory and survival in an increasingly fragile world. Rooted in community and human resilience, the film reflects on belonging, isolation and the enduring strength of collective spirit. 
(This month’s film club films are open for all)
(Collaboration: Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER)