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BEYOND BELIEF 3 by Abhijit Das Gupta
Official Selection 2010 PUNTA DEL ESTE DOCUMENTARY & FICTION FESTIVAL
Director: Abhijit Das Gupta Producer: Kolkata Sukriti Foundation & Lions Clubs International Writer: Abhijit Das Gupta Genre: Documentary Country: India Duration: 26 min Original Format: DV Photography: four camera teams Editing: Saikat Ghosh
Synopsis of the Film: Something remarkable happened for the first time in Asia in 2008. It was repeated again in 2009. 16 physically challenged persons wrote a new chapter in the history of the Asian soil. They participated in the "Beyond Belief expedition challenge". In 3 nights and 4 days, they did what a normal person would dread to dare. They went to prove to the world that those labeled "disable" were able and capable. And in 2010, it was time to go for the ultimate test to prove to the world that these people could take on any challenge and deserved equal rights and respect. For over 100 years, The Eastern Frontier Rifles has been highly decorated for discipline and for bravery. Their training program is the toughest. The Beyond Belief team has to showcase their mettle and dauntlessness with the EFR and the specially trained Commandos of the State Armed Police
Bio-filmography of the Director: Abhijit has been with television since 1974. He won 9 International Awards for Best Documentaries and Two National Awards. |