Forest (2007) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 2007, Forest is a notable film directed by Ranbir Singh Kaleka, running about 11 minutes.

What it’s about. "In this work, a library of books stands improbably in a clearing in the forest, symbolising ‘a library of knowledge.’ A lion enters, becoming the guardian of this knowledge but also, representing a mythical, other-worldly creature of the imaginary. The lion is driven away as the library is set on fire. Finally, a young lion returns to the city that emerges from the ashes of the scene. Flowers rise from the burnt ground. In this visionary and poetic video artwork the ‘hidden atrocities’ that take place in this animated painting are suggested rather than explained. It becomes a statement about a collective destruction of the environment, and of generational knowledge and wisdom passed through centuries and across cultures for which we must all atone."

Who’s in it. Forest stars Aban Raza, Amba Sanyal, Maitreya and Nand Katyal, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Forest page.