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India’s ‘Mahamantra’ Bridges Ancient Wisdom and Modern Crisis, Teaser Unveiled
India's Girish Malik is readying a docu-drama being presented at the European Film Market, which aims to offer ancient solutions to modern problems.
“We stand at a very steep rock,” Malik says, “where divine intervention, or perhaps a radical shift in collective consciousness, is our only hope.” The director sees “Mahamantra” as more than just another documentary — it’s his attempt to create what he calls “a sanctuary” amid global turmoil. The film aims to serve as what Malik describes as “a bridge between Vedic science and the groundbreaking insights of modern thinkers like Einstein, Tesla and Carl Sagan.” This approach reveals what the director calls “the interconnectedness of everything, reminding us that by reconnecting with ancient principles — Dharma (ethical living), Artha (economic value and prosperity), Kama (pleasure and Desires) and Moksha (liberation from the cycle of Samsara) — we can forge a future of balance and harmony.” The film employs a sophisticated blend of practical effects and digital artistry to create what the production notes describe as “breathtaking visuals that evoke profound emotion and introspection.” This is particularly evident in sequences depicting the cyclical nature of creation and destruction, where Japanese Butoh dance movements are integrated with classical Indian choreography.
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