Pinjar (The Cage) - UK PREMIERE - LBFF Film Screening

Pinjar (The Cage) is a poetic and multi-layered narrative that explores themes of captivity, identity, and quiet resistance through interconnected lives.

The film weaves together the lives of Tarak, a bird-catcher; his daughter Jhimli; Paromita, a widowed teacher; Shefali, a working woman facing domestic abuse; and Iqbal, a migrant searching for belonging.

Though their lives do not directly intersect, they are connected through shared experiences of confinement—both physical and emotional. The journey of a captured bird mirrors their own struggles, becoming a silent witness to their lives.

Through these parallel narratives, Pinjar offers a haunting reflection on freedom, compromise, and the cost of living within invisible cages.

Rudrajit Roy is a Kolkata-based filmmaker and co-founder of Chasing Dreams Films, known for blending emotionally driven storytelling with socially relevant themes. Alongside filmmaking, he is also a critical care specialist, bringing a unique human perspective to his work.

His award-winning short Wavelength gained international recognition for its innovative use of visual effects, while Chasing My Dream received multiple global awards. His production Man and Wife was selected at several Oscar-qualifying festivals.

His work reflects a strong commitment to storytelling that is both visually engaging and socially conscious, positioning him as an emerging voice in South Asian independent cinema.

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