Release date: June 16, 2026
Currently available for pre-order
A celebration of Indian cinema memory through 5 major gems
AVAILABLE FOR THE 1ST TIME IN A BLU-RAY BOX SET
The 5 films in this Collector's Box Set contributed to the artistic renewal of Indian cinema in the 1970s-80s, while also revealing the cultural specificities of its regions, and were showcased at the most prestigious festivals (Cannes Film Festival, Venice Film Festival, Il Cinema Ritrovato and the Festival des 3 Continents). They are available for the first time in a 3 Blu-ray™ Box Set in their restored versions.
Available in 3-Blu-ray box set
Rigid slipcase + Digipack + Booklet
New restorations
Original versions with French subtitles
THE 5 FILMS
BLU-RAY 1
. THE RITUAL by Girish Kasaravalli (Ghatashraddha – 1977 – B&W – 108 min)
Nani, a young orphan, is taken in by a Brahmin school under the tutelage of Udupa. Yamuna, Udupa's daughter, quickly becomes a mother figure to the boy, who is bullied by his classmates…
. THAMPU by Govindan Aravindan (Thamp̄ – 1978 – B&W – 129 min)
A circus troupe arrives in a small coastal village in Kerala, and on the third day, resumes its journey. Upon the convoy's arrival, the imperturbable undulation of the waves gives way to the excitement of schoolchildren who see a humble tent rising over a world of hoops, ropes, acrobats, musicians, and animals...
BLU-RAY 2
. KUMMATTY by Govindan Aravindan (1979 – Color – 90 min)
A character from Malabar folklore, Kummatty travels the Indian countryside singing and dancing. Young Chinda and his friends are fascinated by this extravagant old man with magical powers. One day, Kummatty casts a spell on the children and transforms them into animals…
. THE MIRAGE by Nirad Mohapatra (Maya Miriga – 1984 – Color – 110 min)
Within a large loving family, parents dream of providing a good education for their children. As the new generation builds its own life, the parents must come to terms with solitude and accept the gradual end of the clan gathered under one roof...
BLU-RAY 3
. ISHANOU by Aribam Syam Sharma (1990 – Color – 90 min)
Tampha is a young mother who leads a peaceful life with her husband and young daughter in the Manipur valley. She leaves everything overnight to join the Maibis priestesses and understand the interferences of the spiritual world on aspects of ordinary life. Her religious quest does not fill her anxiety as a mother cut off from a child she does not see growing up…
BONUS FEATURES
. RESTORATION MODULES
. UNPUBLISHED INTERVIEWS
THE BOOKLET
An exclusive booklet written by the artistic director of the Festival des 3 Continents Jérôme Baron.
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3 BD • HIGH DEFINITION MASTERS • 1080/23.98p • AVC ENCODING
Original Version DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 • French Subtitles
Aspect Ratio 1.37 respected • Black & White and Color • Total Film Runtime: 527 min
Release date: June 16, 2026
