EXCLUSIVE: Aneek Chaudhuri’s Indian arthouse characteristic Ashva has been snapped up for worldwide distribution.
L.A.-based Adler & Associates Leisure has swooped for the pic, recognized internationally as A White Horse’s Neigh, on the Marché du Movie in Cannes.
Forged contains Tamalynne Grant, Ranjan Giri, Usha Banerjee, Rahuul Gupta, Shalini and Rashmi Kumari, with the story mixing Indian storytelling traditions with Norse mythology.
Pic explores themes of affection, prostitution, time, and cosmic longing by means of the legend of eight legendary horses and the hunt for one misplaced steed that’s believed to come back from a future realm. It’s set throughout the Kolkata and the Sundarbans.
Adler & Associates mentioned it was “a movie of transcendent relevance and poetic drive, destined to attach deeply with international audiences.”
“Ashva will not be merely a movie – it’s a meditation on time and tenderness, drawn from mythology however grounded in human longing,” mentioned Chaudhuri. “I’m honoured that Adler & Associates will take this journey ahead globally.”
His earlier movies embody The Symphony of Pansies, The Spouse’s Letter, The Zebras, White, Darkish Begin and Cactus.
Ashva is now positioned for competition runs and a global launch by means of Adler & Associates.