Krishnabh Thengal, an alumnus of the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, is an illustrator and animation filmmaker based in Guwahati. With a passion for storytelling and visual arts, Krishnabh brings local folklore to life through his animations. His latest film, Kasang Alun, is a captivating tale based on the Karbi community’s rich folklore in Assam.
Project/Enterprise
Kasang Alun opens in a Karbi household where an elderly lady, Kasang, sings the local folklore Sabin Alun (Karbi Ramayana) while doing her daily chores. Her granddaughter, intrigued by the song, asks Kasang to narrate the story to her and her cousins. As Kasang begins the epic tale, the children gather around, captivated by her storytelling. However, not all the children have the same attention span, and one soon leaves. Will the remaining kids stay engaged until the end, or will Kasang’s song remain incomplete? Director: Krishnabh Thengal. Tribe: Karbi. Language: Karbi with English subtitles. Year: 2023. Duration: 6 min 36 sec.
