Bhargav Saikia’s Folk-Horror Epic “BOKSHI” To Premiere at International Film Festival Rotterdam
Rotterdam, Netherlands) – January 15, 2025. “Bokshi”, the highly anticipated directorial debut from Indian genre filmmaker Bhargav Saikia (Awakenings, The Black Cat), will make its world premiere at the renowned International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) in the Netherlands, on January 31st. This marks a milestone for Indian genre cinema, as Bokshi is one of the few independent Indian films to debut at a Top-Tier festival in recent years.
Bokshi follows Anahita, a young woman struggling with the trauma of her mother’s brutal disappearance. Finding solace in Shalini, her compassionate history teacher, Anahita joins an unconventional school excursion to a mysterious prehistoric site. There, she encounters ancient forces rooted in the region’s mythology that force her to confront her terrifying destiny. Bokshi is a chilling coming-of-age story that blends supernatural folklore with themes of ecology and female empowerment.
SCREENINGS (Rotterdam’s IFFR, Netherlands):
World Premiere: Friday January 31st, 8:30pm, Cinerama 5, with Q&A
2nd screening: Sunday, February 2nd, 2025, 2:15pm, LantarenVenster 5, with Q&A
3rd screening: Saturday, February 8th, 2025, 1pm, Pathé 6
“It’s an honor to premiere ‘Bokshi’ in Rotterdam, a festival celebrated for showcasing bold and original voices in global cinema,” said director Bhargav Saikia. “This film is deeply personal to me, blending my love for genre storytelling with the unique cultural heritage of the region where I’m from. I’m thrilled to share it with an international audience.”
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