San Francisco Green Fest 2022

Shorts 8: Full Circle - Forests & Gardens (+Q&A)

Expired April 25, 2022 6:59 AM
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Unseen Meghalaya shines the spotlight on the world’s only ‘Living Root Bridges’ – an ancient natural heritage unique to north-east India’s Khasi forests. Once the lifeline of these tribals, these bridges are under existential threat now due to modernisation, climate change and neglect. But Morningstar Khongthaw, a young 24 year-old native of the Khasi forests has taken it upon himself to preserve and perpetuate the root bridges, which his tribe believes is the sacred heritage of their ancestors, built with indigenous techniques passed on over generations in this remote jungle wonderland. The film takes you on a journey along with Morningstar and his young apprentice through the only triple decker living root bridge, and the longest living root bridge in the world…

  • Runtime
    5 minutes
  • Country
    India
  • Director
    Sapan Narula