Bittu

Directed by Karishma Dev Dube

2020

Drama

17 min

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India United States

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Color

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Hindi

poster

Synopsis

Bittu, a fiercely independent young girl with a brilliantly foul tongue, often finds herself in trouble at school for defying authority. But when routine carelessness results in tragedy, the future may single-handedly depend on her.
Piercing in its depiction of a forgotten community who finds itself unable to protect its most vulnerable, and arresting in its vibrant portrayal of Bittu’s emotional world, Bittu introduces us to a formidable young heroine who won’t allow herself to be forgotten.

OFFICIAL SITE: https://www.bittufilm.com/

Story Topics Childhood Coming of age Education Human rights

Achievements

Silver Medal Winner at the 2020 Student Academy Awards. Best Director winner at Hollyshorts Film Festival. Shortlisted for the Oscars 2021 in the Best Live-Action Short Film category.

Relevant Details

Inspired by an infamous poisoning accident that took place in a school in Bihar in 2013, Bittu was shot on location in the Himalayas.

Festivals

2020

Telluride Film Festival
Palm Springs International Shortfest
BFI London Film Festival
Hollyshorts Film Festival • Best Director
Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia
Student Academy Awards • Winner Silver Medal

Cast & Crew

Cast:

Rani Kumari, Renu Kumari, Saurabh Saraswat

Script:

Karishma Dev Dube

Cinematographer:

Shreya Dev Dube

Editor:

Colin Elliott, Karishma Dev Dube

Sound design & mix:

Arjun G. Sheth

Music:

Arooj Aftab

Producer:

Mary Evangelista, Karishma Dube

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