Forest
Jan 18, 1990 · 1h 48m
Director
Jahnu BaruaOverview
With this ecological drama, Assam’s leading director Jahnu Barua continues exploring the conflict between corrupt state politics and a determined individual (cf. Halodiya Choraye Baodhan Khaye, 1987). The forest ranger confronts illegal timber merchants and contractors on behalf of impoverished tribals. The honest ranger’s activities get him into trouble and he is constantly transferred from one post to another, to the annoyance of his wife who wants him to settle down and look after their ailing child. Eventually she supports her husband’s fight and the tribals realise they need weapons to defend themselves against rapacious outsiders.
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What is Forest about?
With this ecological drama, Assam’s leading director Jahnu Barua continues exploring the conflict between corrupt state politics and a determined individual (cf. Halodiya Choraye Baodhan Khaye, 1987). The forest ranger confronts illegal timber merchants and contractors on behalf of impoverished tribals. The honest ranger’s activities get him into trouble and he is constantly transferred from one…
When was Forest released?
Forest was released on January 18, 1990.
How long is Forest?
Forest runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
Who directed Forest?
Forest was directed by Jahnu Barua.
Who is in the cast of Forest?
The cast of Forest includes Mridula Baruah, Sushil Goswami, Bishnu Kharghoria, Golap Datta and Lakshmi Sinha.