The Prakash Jha star Matto Ki Saikal will have its U.S. premiere at the 17th South Asian International Film Festival in New York from 16 to 20 December.
Owing to the current pandemic, the organisers have agreed to stage an online version of the festival this year. Matto Ki Saikal will be available for streaming on the official SAIFF website on December 17 and 18. The film will only be released in the US
“I was quite moved by the story of Matto, it is a simple story which beautifully reveals the complex layers of the Indian society living on the margins,” said Prakash Jha.
Matto Ki Saikil is Matto, a day-to-day wage labourer. On his cycle, he journeys to the city to raise four for his kin. The film reveals how he and his family are negotiating the basic pleasures of living.
The film is directed by debutant filmmaker M. Gani and produced by debutant producer Sudhirbhai Mishra.
“The journey of this film has made me realise that I could tell this story with such simplicity only because I have lived these tales around me.
I consider myself to be a part of the working class, and through the medium of cinema I am taking this opportunity to tell thier stories, stories of their dreams, sorrows and struggles. My heartfelt thanks to the jury of SAIFF for giving my film this opportunity. I truly hope everyone enjoys watching this tale of our times,” said Gani.
