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O’Sey Balamma

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India202513 minTelugu
O’Sey Balamma

During the Sankranti festival celebrations, a matriarch and her housekeeper confront solitude through the intimacy of each other’s company.

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During the Sankranti festival celebrations, a matriarch and her housekeeper confront solitude through the intimacy of each other’s company.

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Screening Times

This film is a part of a shorts program. Please go to the program page to view available screening times.

Credits

  • Director(s)

    Raman Nimmala

  • Screenwriter

    Raman Nimmala

  • Producer

    Priyanka Krishnan

  • Director of Photography

    Nikhil Arolkar

  • Production Designer

    Jhansi Kapavarapu

  • Executive Producers

    Srija Edida

    Kamal Nimmala

  • Co-Producer

    Bunny Vas

  • Editor

    Tanmay Chowdhary

  • Sound Design and Mix by

    Sukrit Sen

  • Assistant Director

    Narendra Hemlata

    Anjali Nimmala

  • Production Sound Mixer

    M. Jyothi Swaroop

  • Colorist

    Jake M. White

  • Principal Cast

    Mani Amma K.L.K.

    Dhanalakshmi Mudi Bandla

  • Additional Cast

    Kata Anthony

    Naidu

  • Contact

    Raman Nimmala

    rkn2124@columbia.edu

    7328221406

Meet the Artist

Panelist Name

Raman Nimmala

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Raman Nimmala is a filmmaker exploring stories at the intersection of plural cultural and social identities. He tells them with heart, humor, and — when possible — cheap thrills. He holds a master’s degree in film from Columbia University and is based between New York City and India.

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