Guwahati, March 28 : ‘Fehujali’, a short film depicting true-life stories of disillusionment creeping into youths lured to ashtray by terrorist outfits, was screened at the esteemed 7th New Delhi Film Festival 2024 today before a full house that included noted film personalities, critics, and movie lovers.
The film which has already created ripples because of its strong storyline that connects to a harsh ground reality in the state and the NE region, was also selected for the Best Short Documentary award in the festival.
Produced by the Director General of Police, Assam, “Fehujali” is directed by Inspector General of Police Dr. Parthasarathi Mahanta. The English subtitles have been meticulously curated by Dr. Jovial Kalita.
The Director General of Assam Police G P Singh on the substantive short film said, “We have seen some young boys and girls joining camps of terrorist groups falling for various gimmicks being peddled. We decided to bring to the public domain true-life stories of disillusionment amongst those who had fallen prey to such a propaganda campaign and joined terrorist organizations. They wanted to share their ordeal with other similarly placed youths to prevent them from making the same mistake that they had made. It is our effort to awaken our youths to reality.”
Director of the film Dr. Mahanta explained, “The documentary ventures into the struggles of marginalized youths within the state, ensnared by extremist factions employing coercive methods, including financial enticement, as recruitment tactics. The narrative unfolds the disillusionment faced by these individuals upon realizing the futility of their purported mission to liberate Assam from India, recognizing themselves as mere pawns manipulated by foreign interests exploiting misguided patriotism. Their journey back home is one marked by shattered dreams and newfound clarity.”
Through compelling cinematic storytelling, the documentary serves as a clarion call to disenchanted youth, imploring them to steer clear of the allure of extremism and embrace a path of purpose and righteousness. The documentary has garnered widespread acclaim and admiration.
