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Rotterdam Competition Title ‘The Puppet’s Tale’ Examines India’s Timeless Battle of Tradition Versus Change
Indian filmmaker Suman Mukhopadhyay's Rotterdam competition title follows a young doctor confronting traditional beliefs in 1930s India.
Indian auteur Suman Mukhopadhyay’s “The Puppet’s Tale” (Putulnacher Itikatha), a period drama centering on a young doctor’s struggle between modern medicine and traditional beliefs in 1930s Bengal, premieres in International Film Festival Rotterdam ‘s Big Screen Competition on Feb. 6. His theatrical productions have included acclaimed adaptations of Chekhov, Brecht, Tagore, and Shakespeare, while his cinematic works like the Indian National Film Award-winning “Herbert” and Busan selection “Nazarband” have established him as a filmmaker who deftly bridges literature and cinema. Behind the camera, cinematographer Sayak Bhattacharya, Berlinale Talents alumna editor Tinni Mitra, and National Award-winning composer Prabuddha Banerjee bring technical expertise to the period setting.
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