Borshi - The fish hook (2023)
Director: Abhishek Mahil
Summary: The film opens up the possibilities of Wetland pisciculture in modern day Kolkata and its role in dealing with changing nature of waste water management, captive fish production, and fishermen which work in sync to feed growing demands for fishes for human consumption. It highlights the need for sustainable development to reach the bottom of work force ie the farmers and fishermen in the region. Even with the efforts from governments, the fishermen are at the mercy of nature or as they say God. As India dreams about becoming number one in fish production, the film enquires about the need for more efforts to be taken to help farmers and fishermen make fundamental upward mobility in their lives. The film travels through the regions of in and around Kolkata and looks at its people.
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