Jugnuma: The Fable

Jugnuma: The Fable (India, United States/ 2024/ Hindi & English with subtitles/ 119 mins) Written by Varun Grover, Raam Reddy, Siddhaarth Arora Sahar. Directed by Raam Reddy. Set against the backdrop of the late 1980s Himalayas, Jugnuma tells the story of Dev, an orchard owner tormented by the strange phenomenon of trees mysteriously catching fire overnight. His quest to uncover the cause leads him deep into long-buried family secrets and haunting local folklore. Filmed entirely on celluloid, this evocative tale weaves together myth, memory, and reality, creating a poetic, dreamlike experience that lingers beyond time. Collab. Screen Academy. Screening followed by a discussion with Shubhra Gupta, Film critic, Indian Express. Entry by registration.