New Delhi [India], June 23 : Soch:
A Perception, the latest feature film by Indo-German director Ravi
Gautam, has been selected as the closing film for the upcoming Indian
Film Festival Stuttgart, Europe’s largest festival dedicated to Indian
cinema. The festival, known for its socially conscious programming and
cultural bridge-building, will take place next month in the German city.
Produced by Jennifer Pengel and Rahul
Sharma, Soch is a thought-provoking exploration of gender bias and
societal double standards in modern India. The film follows Officer
Priyanka Negi, portrayed by acclaimed actress Anjali Patil, as she
investigates a village disappearance while grappling with deeply
entrenched patriarchal norms. Patil’s performance was recently nominated
for Best Actress at the India International Film Festival of Boston.
Soch has already been screened at
major international festivals including IIFFB, the Chicago South Asian
Film Festival, the Jagran Film Festival, and the 22nd Chennai
International Film Festival. Its selection in Stuttgart reflects its
growing global resonance.
“Cinema can’t always offer
answers—but it can start conversations,” says Gautam. “With Soch, I
wanted to highlight the silent codes we grow up with, especially those
that define women’s freedom and men’s judgment.”
The Stuttgart Indian Film Festival
has built a reputation over two decades for championing bold, socially
relevant films. Many acclaimed Indian filmmakers and actors have found
early international recognition on its platform. The festival also
serves as a key venue for cross-cultural exchange between India and
Germany, particularly through its ties with Mumbai, Stuttgart’s sister
city.
Soch is produced by Webfilmland
Production, a film company based in Garbsen near Hanover, which also
supports creative development, workshops, and socially conscious
storytelling. The company has recently completed another project by
Gautam, A Million Yard Stare, a poetic, emotionally charged film about
Ukrainian refugee children coping with the trauma of war.
“A child’s trauma isn’t always
loud—it lives in the eyes,” says Gautam. “A Million Yard Stare is my
attempt to honor that silence.”
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