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Overview
With this ecological drama, Assam’s leading director Jahnu Barua continues exploring the conflict between corrupt state politics and a determined individual (cf. Halodiya Choraye Baodhan Khaye, 1987). The forest ranger confronts illegal timber merchants and contractors on behalf of impoverished tribals. The honest ranger’s activities get him into trouble and he is constantly transferred from one post to another, to the annoyance of his wife who wants him to settle down and look after their ailing child. Eventually she supports her husband’s fight and the tribals realise they need weapons to defend themselves against rapacious outsiders.
A closer look
Forest (1990) is a Assamese-language Indian movie. Directed by Jahnu Barua. The cast includes Mridula Baruah, Sushil Goswami, Bishnu Kharghoria, Golap Datta. Runtime: 108 minutes.
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Forest FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Forest?
Forest is listed as a Assamese-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Forest?
Our source metadata lists 18 January 1990. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Forest?
The listed director is Jahnu Barua.
Who is in the cast of Forest?
The available cast credits include Mridula Baruah, Sushil Goswami, Bishnu Kharghoria, Golap Datta, Lakshmi Sinha. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Forest?
The recorded runtime is 108 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What is the original title of Forest?
The original title in our source data is বনানী. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Forest about?
With this ecological drama, Assam’s leading director Jahnu Barua continues exploring the conflict between corrupt state politics and a determined individual (cf. Halodiya Choraye Baodhan Khaye, 1987). The forest ranger confronts illegal timber merchants and contractors on behalf of impoverished tribals. The honest ranger’s activities get him into trouble and he is constantly transferred from one post to another, to the annoyance of his wife who wants him to settle down and look after their ailing child. Eventually she supports her husband’s fight and the tribals realise they need weapons to defend themselves against rapacious outsiders.
