Odia film Aadim Vichar (The Ancient Justice) directed by Sabyasachi Mohapatra which has been selected as the best Odia film at the 62nd National Film Award 2014 in the regional category had its premiere show at the Jayadev Bhawan here on Thursday evening.
The movie, an adaptation of the story of the filmmaker’s father Kapileswar Prasad Mohapatra depicts the plight of elderly people. It is about an honest Kondh tribal man. It also explains the simple lifestyle of tribal communities.
The film showcases tribal cultures which are extremely rich with moral values and how the innocent tribal people are often exploited by people living in urban areas. The film was chosen for national award for its vibrant portrayal of a tribal community and their humanism.
The film is the outcome of the hard work of three generations of the Mohapatra family. “My father is the scriptwriter. It is directed by me, and my son is the cameraman,” Mohaptra said.
An organisation for social service and development of art, literature and culture, Prerana, screened the film. A large audience enjoyed the screening of the movie made in Kosali language. Sabyasachi Mohapatra and his team including actors and actresses attended the event and were felicitated.
Chief guest Somya Ranjan Patnaik said it is very sad that the State has no good cinema halls to screen films of this genre. Prerana chief Dr Dillip Srichandan coordinated the event. Among others, actors Prashant Nanda and Bijay Mohanty, singer Prafulla Kar, Sarat Mishra, Sudhanshu Mishra, Binay Behera, were present.