Ade (On a Sunday) is a 2024 Tenyidie language short film written and directed by Theja Rio[1] and produced by Dan Pusa and Nancy Nisa Beso. The crew consisted of Natdanai Ham Naksuwarn (Thailand) (DOP), Yiwei Pu (China) (Film Editor), Nir Perlman and Liam Sharpe (United Kingdom) (Sound).
| Ade (On a Sunday) | |
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 Official Poster | |
| Directed by | Theja Rio |
| Written by | Theja Rio |
| Produced by | Theja Rio, Dan Pusa, Nancy Nisa Beso |
| Cinematography | Natdanai Ham Naksuwarn |
| Edited by | Yiwei Pu |
| Music by | Nir Pearlman |
Production company | Winter Hymn Films |
| Distributed by | Winter Hymns Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 17 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tenyidie |
The film will be premiered at International Film Festival Rotterdam.[2][3] The film was shot on Arriflex 416 camera on 16mm film from Kodak.[4] The film was shot in Pfüchama Village near Kohima, Nagaland, India during January 2023.
Plot
editAde (On a Sunday) has a narrative set in 2002. It follows the adventures of eight-year-old Ade and his older friend Abu, who choose a day of escapades over Sunday school. Their innocent fun gradually leads them into an unplanned journey, marking their first, profound brush with the complexities of life.[5]
Film festivals
edit| Year | Festival | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | International Film Festival Rotterdam | |
| 2024 | IndieLisboa international film festival in Lisbon | |
| 2024 | Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles | |
| 2024 | MAMI Mumbai Film Festival | Won the Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Film Award for Best Film[6] |
References
edit- ^ EastMojo, Team (18 December 2023). "Kohima-made movie to be showcased at Rotterdam Film Festival". EastMojo. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
- ^ "Nagaland: Short film 'Ade (On a Sunday)' to be unveiled at International Film Festival Rotterdam – Eastern Mirror".
- ^ "Ade (on a Sunday) | IFFR". iffr.com. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
- ^ "Nagaland: Short film 'Ade (On A Sunday)' to be unveiled at International Film Festival Rotterdam – Eastern Mirror". easternmirrornagaland.com. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
- ^ "Theja Rio's latest film to premiere at Int'l Film Festival of Rotterdam". MorungExpress. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
- ^ "Theja Rio's 'Ade (On A Sunday)' Wins Royal Stag Large Barrel Short Film Award At MAMI 2024 - Eastern Mirror". easternmirrornagaland.com. 23 October 2024. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
External links
edit- https://thejario.com/ – Official Website