HT Bureau
DIPHU, May 21: In a historic moment for Karbi and Assamese cinema, the Karbi-language film Kangbo Aloti (The Lost Path), directed by Khanjan Kishore Nath, has secured theatrical and other distribution rights in the United Kingdom (UK) and China.
This groundbreaking achievement comes through collaboration with the London-based UK China Film Colab Distribution Company, marking the first time a Karbi-language film will reach international audiences.
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The announcement was made by director Khanjan Kishore Nath during the 78th Festival International du Film, currently being held in Cannes, France, from May 13 to 24.
“We’re thrilled to announce that our Karbi-language film has made history! For the first time ever, Kangbo Aloti (The Lost Path) has secured theatrical and other distribution rights in the UK and China, thanks to our partnership with the London-based UK China Film Colab Distribution Company,” director Nath said in a social media post.
He further noted that this milestone represents a significant step forward not only for Karbi cinema but for Assamese cinema as a whole.
“We are taking our story global. We are grateful for this opportunity to share our culture with a broader audience. A huge thank you to UK China Film Colab Distribution Company for believing in our project. We’re excited to see our film on global platforms,” he added.
Meanwhile, chief executive member of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC), Tuliram Ronghang, congratulated the team through a post on his social media page:
“A momentous occasion for our Karbi Cinema. I extend my warmest congratulations to the entire team behind Kangbo Aloti (The Lost Path) on their historic achievement! Our Karbi-language film is the first to secure theatrical and other distribution rights in the UK and China, thanks to UK China Film Colab. We’re taking our story global,” Ronghang said.
Producer and actor Ranjit Teron informed that the film has a runtime of 1 hour and 50 minutes and was shot across various locations in the West Karbi Anglong district. He noted that some official work remains, and the film will require a few more months to complete. Renowned actors and actresses from the Karbi film community were involved in the project.
Teron shared that the story revolves around the recruitment of terrorists in a remote village called Langchingbar in Karbi Anglong, and the intervention of a schoolteacher trying to prevent it.
“This is the gist of the film, and we hope audiences will appreciate it,” said Teron.
