Marching in the Dark
by Kinshuk Surjan
English
German
The living situation of farmers in India is precarious and exhausting. Estimates suggest that tens of thousands of farmers in India take their own lives each year. MARCHING IN THE DARK portrays widows who, after the suicide of their husbands, are left alone with their children, their farm and social stigma, depending on psychological support. One of them is Sanjeevani, who impressively manages to find new courage despite her difficult situation. A film that focusses on overlooked fates and lends a voice to those affected. 'A delicate and aesthetically outstanding debut work that carefully illuminates the tragic fates of widows of Indian farmers and their inspiring struggle against social stigma.' – Daniela Engler
Kinshuk Surjan
Kinshuk Surjan is an Indian filmmaker who won the Indian National Student Film Award for his graduation film POLA in two categories. For his second graduation film, THE FLANDRIEN, he was also given an award, the Wildcard of the Flanders Audiovisual Fund. Kinshuk Surjan makes his documentary debut with MARCHING IN THE DARK which celebrated its world premiere at this year’s Copenhagen International Documentary Film Festival. MARCHING IN THE DARK (2024) / DE FLANDRIEN (2017) / POLA (2012)
