Kantara (2022) Synopsis

In 1800s, a King trades his forest land to a demigod for peace of mind. The demigod gives the land to the tribals and warns the King that should he or his descendants seek to get the lands back there would be disastrous consequences. Cue 1990 and there's conflict between government, land owners, descendants and tribal over the ownership of forests. Myth and reality conflate to yield a rousing resolution.—guru-krishnan

In 1800s, a King trades his forest land to a demigod for peace of mind. The demigod gives the land to the tribals and warns the King that should he or his descendants seek to get the lands back there would be disastrous consequences. Cue 1990 and there's conflict between government, land owners, descendants and tribal over the ownership of forests. Myth and reality conflate to yield a rousing resolution.—guru-krishnan

Published Time: 2023-05-12 17:17:12