An Unknown Summer

An Unknown Summer
Poster
Directed by	Bhaskar Jyoti Das
Produced by	Utpal Borpujari Bhaskar Jyoti Das
Cinematography	Sarpil Nandan Deka
Edited by	Bhaskar Jyoti Das
Music by	Debajit Gayan (Sound)
Release date	November 2023 (2023-11) (United Kingdom)
Running time	24 minutes
Country	India
Language	Meiteilon (Manipuri)

An Unknown Summer is a 2023 documentary film directed by Bhaskar Jyoti Das. ^{[1] [2] [3] [4]} It made its World Premiere at the Slow Film Festival in United Kingdom in November 2023. ^{[5] [6]} The film was included in the Short Documentary category longlist for the One World Media Awards 2024. ^[7] It also got official selections at the 16th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala and 2nd Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival. ^{[8] [9] [10]}

Synopsis

Set in the village of Phoubakchao Makha Leikai in the Imphal valley, the film depicts a horrific incident that took place on 4th March 2009. A 12 year boy Azad was searched by the security forces of India. He was dragged and shot in front of his parents. Azad's parents waits for justice. ^[11]

References

1. Abdul Gani. "Farewell to Bhaskar Jyoti Das: A storyteller who touched many lives". The Assam Tribune. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
2. "Assamese filmmaker Bhaskar Jyoti Das dies of cancer at 51". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
3. "Memorial event honours life and legacy of filmmaker Bhaskar Jyoti Das". The Shillong Times. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
4. "Memorial Event Honors the Life and Legacy of Bhaskar Jyoti Das". Assam Times. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
5. "Assam director's AFSPA documentary earns spot on One World Media Awards Longlist". Northeast News. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
6. "Assamese filmmaker Bhaskar Jyoti Das dies of cancer". The Telegraph. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
7. "Assam: Renowned Filmmaker Bhaskar Jyoti Das Passes Away at 51". The Sentinel. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
8. "An Unknown Summer". idsffk.in. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
9. Navin Upadhyay. "Imphal Film Festival Unveils Diverse Lineup with 57 Films, Showcasing Manipuri Classics". powercorridors.in. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
10. "Assamese filmmaker Bhaskar Jyoti Das dies of cancer". The Print. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
11. "In conversation with An Unknown Summer (2023) filmmaker Bhaksar Jyoti Das". North East Film Journal. Retrieved 24 March 2025.