NARA-wave
Section
We will screen 11 films, divided into 4 programs, A~D. Program A will have 4 films, B and C will each have 3, and D will have 1 film. Please be aware that the start time for each film's program is listed next to the film, and not necessarily the specific time that film will start.
Village In The Sky
Program B
With the severe drought and lack of jobs, Aagaswadi village’s youth are forced to leave home for the city. Desperate for water, Bhimrao digs a well. This documentary follows the people of Aagaswadi’s struggles against the drought and its negative impact.
Japanese Premiere
Screening Dates, Times, and Venues
- Sep. 20 14:30~ Sep. 21 17:30~
- Evans Castle Hall
Guest Talk Session After Screening
Online
Screening
Director:Ramesh Holbole
- India
- 2018
- 20min
- Color
- Marathi
- JPN & ENG Sub.
School: Film and Television Institute of India | Main Casts: Bheemrao Jadhav | Screenplay: Ramesh Holbole | Producer(s): Film and Television Institute of India | Cinematographer: Anu Shersha | Sound: Nitin R | Editor: Varun Saraswat
Ramesh Holbole
A filmmaker based in Pune/Mumbai. He received his Master's Degree in Direction and Screenplay from the Film & Television Institute of India in 2020. Before film school, he studied Marathi literature and was involved in cultural and social activities. This film has received many international and national awards.
Director’s Statement
I grew up with drought, and I wanted to make a film related to my background. When I visited Aagaswadi, I was shocked to see how the few elders living there battle against the drought, unemployment, and more issues. Then I met Bhimrao to portray the struggles of the people in Aagaswadi.

Director
Other Screenings

Program A
- Light•Walk
- Director : Koki Yonezawa

Program A
- Lanny
- Director : Chuah Jie Xie

Program A
- Tokyo Girl
- Director : Nebiro Hashimoto

Program A
- Six Hours
- Director : Yana Chernukha

Program B
- Blooming Sunset at Dawn
- Director : Huang Menglu

Program B
- After the Night on the Bridge
- Director : Yuiga Danzuka

Program C
- Drifting
- Director : Bo Hanxiong

Program C
- sweep.
- Director : Takuya Miyahara

Program C
- The Sound of the Safe
- Director : Clara Saunier

Program D
- Roll
- Director : Daichi Murase
- TOP
- Program
- NARA-wave Student Film Competition
- Village In The Sky