About the Project
Project: Untitled (working title)
Somi, an indigenous woman from India, fought as a Naxalite (armed Maoist Guerrilla) to defend the land rights of her people. Now, she has to fight for the same rights but without her rifle. Her efforts to build a permanent home are cut short when another community claims ownership of her land.
Arya Rothe Bio
Arya Rothe is an Indian filmmaker and a co-founder of NoCut Film Collective, established in 2016 by filmmakers Cristina Hanes (Romania), Isabella Rinaldi (Italy), and Arya Rothe (India) after their studies within the DocNomads program. Their directorial debut, "A Rifle and a Bag," received a Special Mention in the Bright Future Competition at the 2020 International Film Festival Rotterdam. The film has been showcased at over 50 festivals and was also featured on MUBI. Arya Rothe has garnered support for her work from organizations such as the Doha Film Fund, IDFA Bertha Fund, Chicken and Egg Pictures, DMZ Docs, AlterCine Foundation and Creative Europe. Currently, she is co-producing two documentaries and has worked in various roles, including director, writer, and editor, on documentary projects for platforms like Arté, RTBF, Netflix, and Amazon Prime.