Documentary on writer Zacharia sheds light on his personal and literary journey
A new documentary titled 'Zacharia', directed by Shiny Benjamin, explores the life and literary career of acclaimed writer Paul Zacharia. The film uses animation and personal narratives to connect his life experiences with his extensive body of work.
Why it matters
The documentary provides a cultural record of a significant Indian literary figure, preserving his intellectual journey for future generations.
Hailing from Urulikunnam in Kottayam, writer Paul Zacharia, popularly known as Zacharia, affectionately recollects its rain, sunshine and shade as the dawn of his literary journey. However, his life is a constant subject of rebirth and reinvention – as a child in Kerala, a college student in Bengaluru and a writer and journalist in India’s capital, Delhi.
Zacharia , a documentary directed by award-winning filmmaker Shiny Benjamin about the prolific writer, was screened at Kairali-Sree-Nila Theatre complex in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday (August 18).
The film, produced by Achu Ullatil and K.M. Gafoor, binds together fragmented facets of Mr. Zacharia’s life with his works through animated illustrations by Sunil Raj, while shedding light on his family and friends.
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