HERLAND

WORLD PREMIERE

ABOUT THE FILM

In a deeply conservative Indian village where women are forbidden from stepping outside without male permission, Bhagyashree and her growing sisterhood rise in defiance, claiming their right to work and confronting generations of patriarchal control. As their resistance gathers force, the cost of being seen as equal begins to turn dangerous. How much are they willing to risk?

DIRECTOR

KALLOL MUKHERJEE

Kallol Mukherjee's work has screened widely at international festivals. Three of his films premiered at the International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala (2022–2024). His short fiction, The Unowned House, travelled to 10+ festivals and won First Prize from India’s Ministry of Culture. His recent short, Mic Drop, screened at 25+ festivals worldwide and 100+ screens. He has worked with studios like Applause Entertainment, In10 Media, Netflix, and DocuBay. He is developing his debut feature, What Remains Unsaid, and Herland is his debut feature documentary. In addition, he teaches as guest faculty at Whistling Woods International.