A Boy Who Dreamt Of Electricity

A Boy Who Dreamt Of Electricity (Rajasthani with English subtitles/73 mins) Dir. Jigar Nagda. In a tribal community a young man, Bheru, is struggling to make the family farm work and provide support alongside his father to help his ailing mother. Due to a lack of electricity in their home several marriage proposals fall through, bringing a sense of shame on the family, mounting debts. Confiding in his best friend he musters the confidence and heads into the city where he experiences solar power. He begins his quest to bring electricity to his desolate home and village. Collab. Kriti Film Club. Followed by a discussion with the filmmaker.