I Am Not the River Jhelum (Prabhash Chandra, 2022)
When:
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Venue:
Birkbeck 43 Gordon Square
I Am Not the River Jhelum (2022), the lyrical debut feature by Prabhash Chandra, is set in the mist-shrouded valleys of Kashmir and follows Afeefa, a young girl navigating the fragile terrain of childhood amid curfews, roadblocks, and distant echoes of conflict. Through poetic tableaux and meditative imagery, the film captures the quiet resilience of life under occupation, where moments of play, tenderness, and introspection emerge in the shadow of political unrest.
Blending documentary sensibilities with dreamlike narrative, Chandra crafts a haunting meditation on memory, place, and the unseen emotional toll of militarized landscapes. Afeefa’s journey is both deeply personal and subtly political, offering a rare, intimate perspective on growing up in one of the most contested regions in the world.
Contact name:
Matthew Barrington