How Sainath Ganuwad’s self-funded Marathi short brings rebellion in the classroom
Filmmaker Sainath Ganuwad discusses his self-funded Marathi short film, 'Zadavar Korleli Gosht', which explores generational oppression and caste dynamics. The film uses the metaphor of carving stories on trees to highlight the struggles of marginalized communities.
Why it matters
The film serves as a cultural commentary on how regional cinema is increasingly used to address systemic social issues and historical trauma.
In Sainath Ganuwad’s stirring Marathi short Zadavar Korleli Gosht (A Story Carved on A Tree) , caste makes its presence felt in a thoughtful setting. It tells the story of two girls, Nisha and Disha, living in a shanty on the boundaries of a forest, as they navigate muddy roads and rough terrain to reach the school in the heart of a village. When they plead with the village Sarpanch to start a bus service to ease their journey, they are violently chased back into the forest by his son. The oppression is generational, as the film shows Disha dreaming about her grandmother, who attempts to send her a message by carving something on a tree.
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