Director Sangma explores mining exploitation in new drama
A film project following a villager injured in a mining blast examines exploitation and indigenous belief in an unregulated industry.
At a glance
- Director Dominic Sangma is developing a drama about a mining accident and compensation claim
- The project examines exploitation and indigenous belief in unregulated stone mining
- The film is presented at the Asian Project Market during the Busan International Film Festival
Director Dominic Sangma, known for the film "Rapture", is developing a new drama titled "Veil of Dust" that centres on a villager maimed by a mining blast and his wife's pursuit of compensation. The project explores themes of exploitation, complicity and indigenous belief within the context of unregulated stone mining.
The film is part of the Asian Project Market, which takes place during the Busan International Film Festival.
Why it matters
The project highlights filmmaker interest in documenting industrial exploitation and its impact on vulnerable communities in Asia.
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