With this ecological drama, Assam’s leading director Jahnu Barua continues exploring the conflict between corrupt state politics and a determined individual (cf. Halodiya Choraye Baodhan Khaye, 1987). The forest ranger confronts illegal timber merchants and contractors on behalf of impoverished tribals. The honest ranger’s activities get him into trouble and he is constantly transferred from one post to another, to the annoyance of his wife who wants him to settle down and look after their ailing child. Eventually she supports her husband’s fight and the tribals realise they need weapons to defend themselves against rapacious outsiders.
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Jahnu Barua Director · Sushil Goswami Writer Anoop Jotwani Cinematographer
First release January 18, 1990 · Produced in India · Original title বনানী
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Original title
বনানী
Original language
Assamese
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Assamese
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India · January 18, 1990
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