MONSTRA | Festival de Animação de Lisboa

Desi Oon

Suresh Eriyat

Desi Oon

INDIA 2025 9' M/12 stop-motion

Through the story of Balu Mama and his revered flock, the film contrasts a rich heritage with the modern neglect of India’s native sheep and wool industry. In the face of this decline, it raises a poignant question – can the wisdom of the past inspire a future where shepherding and pastoral traditions are valued once again?

Technical Sheet
Director Suresh Eriyat Script Suresh Eriyat Animation Aman Gupta Music Music Direction: Rajat Dholakia, Lyricist & Singer: Swanand Kirkire Sound Resul Pookutty (CAS, MPSE), Vijay Kumar (MPSE) Production Studio Eeksaurus Productions Pvt. Ltd. Distribution Studio Eeksaurus Productions Pvt. Ltd.

15 March | CINEMA SÃO JORGE - Sala Manoel de Oliveira | 19:00

Short Film Competition 1

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22 March | CINEMA SÃO JORGE - Sala 3 | 15:00

Award-Winning Shorts 1

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Lethe .Liang-Hsin Huang. 7'

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