The Kite (Patang)
Ticket Information:
| Advance (Online) | Price | Door Sales | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $9.50 | General | $12 |
| Senior 65+/ Students/ Military/ Group (Min 5) | $7.50 | Senior 65+/ Students/ Military | $10 |
The Kite (Patang)
Directed by: Prashant Bhargava
Runtime: 93 min
Year: 2011
Country: India/USA
Language: English and Hindi with English subtitles
2011 DC Asian Pacific American Film Festival – Best Narrative Feature
A poetic journey to the old city of Ahmedabad, The Kite (Patang) weaves together the stories of six people transformed by the energy of India’s largest kite festival.
Every year, a million kites fill the skies above Ahmedabad – dueling, soaring, tumbling, and flying high. When a successful Delhi businessman takes his daughter on a surprise trip back to his childhood home for the festival, the entire family has to confront its own fractured past and fragile dreams. Music and fireworks, food and laughter, a kaleidoscope of color and light, the magic of the kite flying high – all this is a traditional recipe of healing and renewal.
With naturalistic performances from actors and non–actors alike, bold, lyrical editing, vibrant cinematography and a kinetic score, The Kite (Patang) delights the senses and nourishes the spirit.
—Melissa Bisagni
PATANG – Preview Trailer from Khushi Films on Vimeo.
