Preeti Kanungo
Preeti Kanungo is an independent filmmaker and a social worker, who believes in making cinema that speaks to her. She feels passionate about telling stories that provide some answers and the warmth of a tight hug. Through her art, she tries to understand the complexities of human emotions and the human world and present them in simple forms. She is also a part-time stop-motion animator, which is one thing that brings her alive. She wishes to experiment with the medium of cinema and make a lot of experimental films. Malwa Khushan is Preeti’s debut narrative film.
Sourav Yadav
Sourav Yadav, a versatile filmmaker, possesses a diverse skill set encompassing cinematography, editing, and color grading. Throughout his career, Sourav's unwavering passion to be in control of what is shown on screen has driven him to continually push his boundaries. Starting as an editor in 2013, he progressed through roles as a colorist and cinematographer, culminating in his directorial film "Malwa Khushan." These valuable insights enabled him to bring a distinct look and feel to "Malwa Khushan". With profound excitement, Sourav eagerly anticipates further exploration of the intersection between directing and cinematography in his future projects.
Films shown in Divvy Film Festival London 2024
Set in rural India, it's a Coming of age story of two sisters Malwa and Khushan exploring and experiencing sexuality and attraction in their adolescent years. Living with their grandmother, Khushan always looks up to Malwa for her outspoken nature and courage. Soon a new girl arrives in Khushan's class and she starts developing feelings for her.
Malwa Kushan
dir: Preeti Kanungo & Sourav Yadav
run time: 20 min
production year: 2023
language: Hindi (with English Subtitles)
countries: India
fiction short