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WIP SCREENING | Eeb Allay Ooo!
April 8, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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EEB ALLAY OOO!
Directed by Prateek Vats
About the Film:
Anjani, a young migrant, battles hordes of monkeys as a contractual monkey Repeller, a newly created government job to tackle the monkey menace in the heart of Delhi. His job profile entails mimicking aggressive langurs, the original and extremely effective employees for the task- recently let off on account of animal rights. The sacred pests shred Anjani’s dignity and courage in quick succession, and make such a mockery of his professional ineptitude that an early discharge seems imminent. But when admonished by his pregnant sister, Anjani grits his teeth and decides to counter monkey business with monkey business of his own. The struggles and misadventures of Anjani become the lens to examine the realities and contradictions of contemporary India. The underside of a farce, after all, is its involuntary participants.
Anjani, a young migrant, battles hordes of monkeys as a contractual monkey Repeller, a newly created government job to tackle the monkey menace in the heart of Delhi. His job profile entails mimicking aggressive langurs, the original and extremely effective employees for the task- recently let off on account of animal rights. The sacred pests shred Anjani’s dignity and courage in quick succession, and make such a mockery of his professional ineptitude that an early discharge seems imminent. But when admonished by his pregnant sister, Anjani grits his teeth and decides to counter monkey business with monkey business of his own. The struggles and misadventures of Anjani become the lens to examine the realities and contradictions of contemporary India. The underside of a farce, after all, is its involuntary participants.
About the Director:
Prateek is an independent filmmaker and writer based out of Mumbai/Goa. A graduate of the film direction course from Film & Television Institute of India (FTII), he has directed both fiction as well as non-fiction films which have been showcased at various film festivals and non-formal spaces. His debut feature documentary was awarded the Special Jury Award at the 65th National Film Awards, 2018.
Prateek is an independent filmmaker and writer based out of Mumbai/Goa. A graduate of the film direction course from Film & Television Institute of India (FTII), he has directed both fiction as well as non-fiction films which have been showcased at various film festivals and non-formal spaces. His debut feature documentary was awarded the Special Jury Award at the 65th National Film Awards, 2018.
In addition to making his own films and teaching, Prateek has been involved with Ektara Collective in Madhya Pradesh and Collective Phase I in Kerala.
Festivals and Accolades:
- International Competition, PYIFF 2019, China
- Berlin International Film Festival 2020
- MAMI, Mumbai Film festival (Golden Gateway Award)
- New Talent Award Section, HKAFF, 2019
- 2021 Filmfare Critics Award for Best Film
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