Guwahati: On the solemn and inspiring occasion of the birth anniversary of Bir Lachit Borphukan, the legendary Assamese Military General and eternal symbol of Assamese courage, discipline, and patriotism, the acclaimed animated documentary “Lachit – The Warrior” has been formally released to the public on all Social Media Platforms of Pi Media. Lachit – The Warrior has achieved remarkable global recognition, securing best documentary, best animated film and screenings at 50 prestigious international film festivals, including the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Goa, the New York Lift-Off Film Festival, the Milan Short Film Festival, the Newborn Short Film Festival Berlin, and the globally renowned Cannes – Marché du Film, among several others.
The film has also earned an extraordinary number of accolades, which includes:
Best Documentary Award: 19
Best Animated Short Film Award: 5
Best Short Film: 1
Award of Excellence: 1
Award of Appreciation: 1
Spl./Hon’ble Mention: 3
Screened: 20
SL. NO. FESTIVAL AWARDS & SCREENING PLACE
1) 54TH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL GOA(IFFI) - 2023 SCREENED GOA(INDIA)
2) LONDON CINEMETIC HORIZONS HONORABLE MENTION LONDON(UK)
3) NEWYORK LIFT-OFF FILM FESTIVAL-2023 SCREENED NEWYORK(USA)
4) MILAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL SCREENED MILAN(ITALY)
5) NEW BORN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL BERLIN-2024 SCREENED BERLIN(GERMANY )
6) INTERNATIONAL STAR FILM FESTIVAL SCREENED INDIA
7) 15TH JAIPUR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL(JIFF) 2023 BEST DOCUMENTARY INDIA
8) 5 TH CHITRA BHARATI FIL FESTIVAL2024 SCREENED INDIA
9) NAWADA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL SCREENED INDIA
10) KAIA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL-2024 BEST DOCUMENTARY INDIA 11) NORTH EAST INDIA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2023 BEST DOCUMENTARY INDIA
12) PUNE SHORT FILM FESTIVAL SCREENED INDIA
13) KOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL-2023 BEST DOCUMENTARY INDIA
14) CARAVAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL BEST DOCUMENTARY INDIA 15) SUNFEST INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL SCREENED INDIA
16) THE CORNER SEATS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL SCREENED INDIA
17) CAFE IRANI CHAII INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2023/2024 BEST DOCUMENTARY INDIA
18) EDISON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL-2023 BEST DOCUMENTARY INDIA
19) 3 RD HIMACHAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL-2023 SCREENED INDIA
20) FILM FARE INDIA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL(FIFF) SCREENED INDIA 21) NEXGN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL BEST DOCUMENTARY INDIA
22) MOKHO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL-2023 BEST SHORT FILM INDIA 23) REELS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL BEST DOCUMENTARY INDIA
24) KALABURAGI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL SCREENED INDIA
25) 14 BANGLORE SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL SCREENED INDIA
26) 10TH RAJASTHAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (RIFF) 2024 BEST DOCUMENTARY INDIA
27) KANCHANJUNGHA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL-2024 AWARD OF EXCELLENCE INDIA
28) 5 TH CHURI CHURA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL-2024 BEST DOCUMENTARY INDIA
29) 5 TH SHUNYATAM INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL- 2023 BEST DOCUMENTARY INDIA
30) EVERST INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL-2024 AWARD OF APPRECIATION INDIA
31) SAMSKARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL-2024 AWARD OF EXCELLENCE INDIA
32) LAKECITY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL-2023 BEST DOCUMENTARY INDIA
33) COTTON CITY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL BEST DOCUMENTARY INDIA
34) KERALA SHORT FILM FESTIVAL SCREENED INDIA
35) INDO FRENCH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL BEST DOCUMENTARY INDIA
36 13 KOLKATA SHORTS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL2024 SCREENED INDIA
37) BIRSHAMUNDA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL-2023 BEST DOCUMENTARY INDIA
38) YATHA KATHA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL BEST DOCUMENTARY INDIA
39) 17TH AYODHA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL-2023 BEST DOCUMENTARY INDIA
40) 6th PENZANCE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2024 BEST ANIMATION SHORT UK
41) 13TH BANGALORE SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL 2024 SPL.FEST MENTION INDIA
42) CHHATRAPATI SHAHU MAHARAJ KOLHAPUR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL SCREENED INDIA
43) HOHE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL-2024 BEST ANIMATION FILM GERMANY
44) MARCHE DU FILM DE CANNES INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2023 GLOBAL ONLINE SCREENING FRANCE
45) 12TH DELHI SHORTS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL2023 BEST DOCUMENTARY DELHI
46) 12TH INDIAN CINE FILM FESTIVAL2024 SCREENED
47) 7 thCHAMBAL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL -2023 BEST ANIMATION FILM RAJASTHAN
48) INDIAN INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILMFESTIVAL (ISFFA) SEASON 4 SCREENED
49) BHARATHA DESAM INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2023 BEST ANIMATION SHORT FILM CHENNAI
50) HIMACHAL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL -2024 BEST ANIMATION FILM (SHORT FILM)
Written & Directed by Dr. Parthasarathi Mahanta, Lachit – The Warrior brings together a distinguished creative team, including producers Mina Mahanta and Indrani Baruah, narration by Dr. Amarjyoti Choudhury, music by Rupam Talukdar, storyboard and illustration by Hrishikesh Bora, animation by Ratul Dutta and Hrishikesh Bora, VFX and composition by Ratul Dutta, subtitles by Dr. Jovial Kalita, sound design by Devajit Gayan, and creative direction by Anupam Mahanta. The release of Lachit – The Warrior on this auspicious day is a heartfelt homage to the commander whose immortal words and unmatched sacrifice continue to echo across history. The creators hope the film will inspire young minds and strengthen the spirit of cultural pride among all Assamese people.
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