Arunachal Guv hails '1962: My Country Land' team on Cannes

Arunachal Pradesh Governor J P Rajkhowa has congratulated Assamese filmmaker Chow Partha Borgohain whose film based on the 1962 India-China war will screen at the Cannes International Film Festival's market tomorrow.
He also congratulated producer Marbom Mai of Living Dreams and music composer Guru Rewben Mashangva on the film's screening at the prestigious film festival.
Lauding the team for the extraordinary achievement, the Governor expressed hope that the film, shot in picturesque Tawang and Mechuka in Arunachal Pradesh, and Sohra in Meghalaya besides a few locations in Guwahati, would draw attention of filmmakers all over the world.
In a statement, Rajkhowa said the film, based on the 1962 Indo-China war and depicting rural life in extremely hostile terrain of Arunachal Pradesh, will reinforce the already high sense of patriotism amongst the people of the region and also underscore the persisting challenge of resolving border issues.

The Governor, while reposing his faith on the talents of the filmmakers from the northeast and members of the film fraternity, advised them to highlight the unique culture and natural beauty of the state with enchanting rivers, streams, lakes, snowy mountains and five valleys besides, folktales and the exotic lifestyle and traditions of the people.