Musical documentary "Headhunting to Beatboxing", directed by Rohit Gupta and produced by AR Rahman, is set to have its world premiere at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2024.
Presented by the Victorian government, the film gala will celeb꧂rate its 15th year this edition, which will run through August 15-August 25ཧ.
Set in Nagaland, the first look of "Headhunting to Beatboxing" was unveiled at the 77th Cannes Film Festival in May.
"The film explores the fascinating 💛journey in Nagaland, of rhythm and sound, tracing the evoluti💧on of music across cultures, tribes and generations.
"From the ancient traditions of headhunting tribes to the musical renaissance in the state (Nagaland), taking audienc🐟es on an immersive and enlightening musical anthropological odyssey," the fes🉐tival organisers said in a press release issued on Monday.
Rahman said he an🧔d Gupta aౠre looking forward to the premiere of the documentary in Melbourne.
“The film is very special to us, as🌟 it throws light on the beautiful state of Nagaland and highlighꦿts the rich cultural and musical history it contains,” the multiple award-winning composer said.
"Headhunting to Beatboxing" is also competing for the 🦹best documentary film award at IFFM.
"We are honoured to be selected in competition 🔯at IFFM. I feel the narrative holds gl𒊎obal relevance, along with the incredible healing power of music.
"The film has been painstakingly made over five ye💜ars and I am excited to see the audience's reactions to it and for them to explore the rich cultural and musical tapestry of Nagaland. Especially to hear a completely new sound coming 🍌from India," added Gupta.
Mitu Bhowmick Lange, IFFM festival director, said they are "delighted" to have the 🐷world premiere of the film at the extravaganza.
Rahman⛎ and Gupta will attend the premiere of the documentary, th💮e release said.
