CFF: Pyre
PG 111 mins
PG 111 mins
India, 2024, 111 mins.
DIRECTOR: Vinod Kapri
WITH: Padam Singh, Heera Devi, Subhash Chandra, Shubham Chaudhary, Sadab Khan, Alok Verma, Gopa Nayal, Deewan Kanwal
Pyre (2024) has won four Audience Awards worldwide—including two in the UK—with its moving love story of an elderly couple, Padam (Padam Singh Kapri) and Tulsi (Heera Devi), who refuse to leave their home in a remote Himalayan village. As the threat of displacement looms, their quiet defiance becomes a meditation on dignity, belonging and devotion. The film blends an intimate portrayal of its singular, deeply human characters with the breathtaking landscapes of the Himalayas, where fragility and resilience coexist. Pyre (2024) is a profoundly moving visual poem, offering a rich reflection on love, loss and the enduring power of connection. Its emotional impact lingers long after the screen fades.
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