Assamese ‘Ansuni Chinkhe’ Receives Acclaim At Cannes Marche Du Film

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GUWAHATI (ANI)- ‘Ansuni Chinkhe’ (Unheard Whispers), a hard-hitting Assamese short film directed by senior police officer Dr. Partha Sarathi Mahanta, made a resonant mark with its recent screening at Cannes’ Marche du Film, the industry wing of the famed Cannes Film Festival. 

Narrated by National Award-winning actress Seema Biswas, the socially charged film explores the deep-seated gender inequalities faced by women in Indian society. It chronicles the life of a young girl—from before birth through adulthood—highlighting harsh realities such as female feticide, child marriage, and the erasure of a woman’s identity post-marriage. 

Mahanta, who serves as the Commissioner of Police in Guwahati and heads Assam’s Special Task Force, drew upon his front-line experiences in law enforcement to craft a cinematic narrative that intertwines art with activism. “Ansuni Chinkhe is not just about pain—it’s about resistance,” he said, describing the protagonist’s journey as one of reclaiming her voice and identity as Shakti, the embodiment of divine feminine power. 

The film has garnered praise from international film professionals, critics, and distributors for its compelling storytelling and artistic vision. “It’s a cinematic expression of empowerment,” Mahanta emphasized. 

Already honored on the Indian film festival circuit, Ansuni Chinkhe won Best Director at the 17th Jaipur International Film Festival earlier this year.