A Boy Who Dreamt Of Electricity
Director: Jigar Madanlal Nagda
Language: Rajasthani
Year: 2024
Duration: 72
Producer: Jigar Madanlal Nagda
Director Statement: Venkya
Writers: 2024
Cinematographer Name: 127
Editor Name: Pavan Wadeyar, Apeksha Wadeyar, Avinaash V Rai, Mohanlal Menon
Producers: Jigar Madanlal Nagda
Key Cast: Kunal Mehta, mehender srivas, Rakhi Mansa
Other Credits: music – Keshav Kundal
Screenings / Awards: “1- Kolkata international film festival
2- Jaipur international film festival (won best film) 3 – Indian film festival Stuttgart (Germany)
4- Sharjah international film festival (UAE)
5- Jaffna international film festival (Sri Lanka)
6- Vaasa nature wildlife film festival (Finland)
6- Fort Lauderdale international film festival (USA) 7- Saint Augustine film festival (USA)
8- Third eye Asian film festival (India)
9- Cinev film festival (India)
10- Habitat film festival (India)
Synopsis
Set in the remote villages of Rajasthan, ‘A Boy Who Dreamt of Electricity’ is a coming-of-age tale that follows a young boy’s dream to bring electricity to his powerless hamlet. Navigating the hurdles of poverty, bureaucracy, and tradition, the film weaves a poetic narrative about hope, resilience, and innovation.