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A Stranger By The Hill Information

Genre: Thriller

Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

A Stranger by the Hill" is Munindra Kumar's second directorial venture, following his critically acclaimed and award-winning debut, NH-8: Road to Nidhivan. The film was shot in Sissu, Ladakh, and Himachal Pradesh, and it was released on June 21, 2024. The film has been successful in various film festivals, winning a total of eight awards to date.

Synopsis

"A Stranger By the Hill" is Munindra's second directorial venture, following his critically acclaimed and award-winning "NH-8: Road to Nidhivan." This film has already garnered significant attention, winning 8 awards at various film festivals.

The story follows Mahi, a young NRI who is a passionate traveler and amateur photographer. Mahi's parents moved abroad when she was five, and she grew up hearing stories about Manali, her mother's favorite place. After her mother's death, Mahi decides to visit India and explore Manali, fulfilling her mother's dream.

In Manali, Mahi, who is full of life and enjoys every moment, encounters Angad, a charismatic young teacher living in the beautiful hills. There is an instant connection between them, leading to a night of passionate intimacy. However, the next morning, Mahi finds herself trapped in Angad's house as the main door is locked. Initially, she thinks Angad forgot to leave the keys and decides to stay another night.

What seemed like a romantic adventure soon turns into a nightmare as Mahi faces a series of unforeseen and dangerous events. The film unravels the dark side of passion, leaving the audience on the edge of their seats, questioning if Mahi will be able to escape her perilous situation.

Cast

Creative Team

  • Director: Munindra Kumar
    • Debuted with NH-8: Road to Nidhivan, receiving the Best Debut Director in the Thriller category at the International Film & Entertainment Festival in Australia
  • Producer: Niharika Jha
  • Cinematographer: Arindam Bhattacharjee
    • Studied Film Studies at Jadavpur University and specialized in cinematography from the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune
    • Notable works include "Ice Cream" (Indo-Bangladeshi film) and the music video "Lamberghini"
    • Links: IMDb, Bio
  • Music Directors: Joi Barua & Ibson Lal Baruah
    • Joi Barua's notable works include "Laila Majnu" (2019), "Thai Massage" (2022), and "Girl With Margarita Straw"
  • Production Designer: Mukesh Kumar
  • Costume Stylist: Sapna Bansal
  • Lyrics: Vishwadeep Zeest
  • Re-Recording Mixing Engineer: M. Kasim Parwez (QLAB)
  • Editor: Prakash Jha
  • DI Colorist: Manoj Sahu (FWX)
  • DI Producer: Vijay Shilwant (FWX)
  • DOP: Arindam Bhattacharjee, Prashant Verma
  • Digital & Marketing: Varun Singh (Vertech Digital)
  • Line Producer: Raza Surti
  • Executive Producer: Kurum Dutt
  • Publicity Design: Vishnu Namdev (Feed The Wolf)

Production

"A Stranger By the Hill" is an ambitious project helmed by director Munindra Gupta, following the success of his debut film "NH8: Road to Nidhivan." The movie was shot over 41 days, with the picturesque locations of Manali, Sissu, and Laddakh serving as the backdrop, capturing the natural beauty of the Himalayas. The production utilized cutting-edge 6K format to ensure high-quality visuals that complement the film's thrilling narrative. The sound was recorded in sync to enhance the immersive experience of the audience.

The film features two songs, which were completed in a span of five days, adding to the emotional depth and storytelling.

Soundtrack

No. Title Lyrics Singer(s) Length
1. "Main Hoon Tera" Vishwadeep Zeest Joi Barua & Ibson Lal Baruah 4:05
4 "Silvatein" Vishwadeep Zeest Joi Barua & Ibson Lal Baruah 4:27

Release

A Stranger By The Hill was released in theatres on 21 June 2024.

References

[1] [2] [3]

A Stranger By The Hill at IMDB

  1. ^ "A Stranger By the Hill". The Times of India. Times of India. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
  2. ^ "Munindra Gupta's Stranger By The Hill wins Best Film, Best Story-Screenplay at 4th Shunyatam International Film Festival". firstindia.co.in. First India. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
  3. ^ Singh, Priyanshu. "A Stranger By the Hill - Official Trailer". www.ibc24.in (in Hindi). Priyanshu Singh. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

A Stranger By The Hill Information

Genre: Thriller

Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

A Stranger by the Hill" is Munindra Kumar's second directorial venture, following his critically acclaimed and award-winning debut, NH-8: Road to Nidhivan. The film was shot in Sissu, Ladakh, and Himachal Pradesh, and it was released on June 21, 2024. The film has been successful in various film festivals, winning a total of eight awards to date.

Synopsis

"A Stranger By the Hill" is Munindra's second directorial venture, following his critically acclaimed and award-winning "NH-8: Road to Nidhivan." This film has already garnered significant attention, winning 8 awards at various film festivals.

The story follows Mahi, a young NRI who is a passionate traveler and amateur photographer. Mahi's parents moved abroad when she was five, and she grew up hearing stories about Manali, her mother's favorite place. After her mother's death, Mahi decides to visit India and explore Manali, fulfilling her mother's dream.

In Manali, Mahi, who is full of life and enjoys every moment, encounters Angad, a charismatic young teacher living in the beautiful hills. There is an instant connection between them, leading to a night of passionate intimacy. However, the next morning, Mahi finds herself trapped in Angad's house as the main door is locked. Initially, she thinks Angad forgot to leave the keys and decides to stay another night.

What seemed like a romantic adventure soon turns into a nightmare as Mahi faces a series of unforeseen and dangerous events. The film unravels the dark side of passion, leaving the audience on the edge of their seats, questioning if Mahi will be able to escape her perilous situation.

Cast

Creative Team

  • Director: Munindra Kumar
    • Debuted with NH-8: Road to Nidhivan, receiving the Best Debut Director in the Thriller category at the International Film & Entertainment Festival in Australia
  • Producer: Niharika Jha
  • Cinematographer: Arindam Bhattacharjee
    • Studied Film Studies at Jadavpur University and specialized in cinematography from the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune
    • Notable works include "Ice Cream" (Indo-Bangladeshi film) and the music video "Lamberghini"
    • Links: IMDb, Bio
  • Music Directors: Joi Barua & Ibson Lal Baruah
    • Joi Barua's notable works include "Laila Majnu" (2019), "Thai Massage" (2022), and "Girl With Margarita Straw"
  • Production Designer: Mukesh Kumar
  • Costume Stylist: Sapna Bansal
  • Lyrics: Vishwadeep Zeest
  • Re-Recording Mixing Engineer: M. Kasim Parwez (QLAB)
  • Editor: Prakash Jha
  • DI Colorist: Manoj Sahu (FWX)
  • DI Producer: Vijay Shilwant (FWX)
  • DOP: Arindam Bhattacharjee, Prashant Verma
  • Digital & Marketing: Varun Singh (Vertech Digital)
  • Line Producer: Raza Surti
  • Executive Producer: Kurum Dutt
  • Publicity Design: Vishnu Namdev (Feed The Wolf)

Production

"A Stranger By the Hill" is an ambitious project helmed by director Munindra Gupta, following the success of his debut film "NH8: Road to Nidhivan." The movie was shot over 41 days, with the picturesque locations of Manali, Sissu, and Laddakh serving as the backdrop, capturing the natural beauty of the Himalayas. The production utilized cutting-edge 6K format to ensure high-quality visuals that complement the film's thrilling narrative. The sound was recorded in sync to enhance the immersive experience of the audience.

The film features two songs, which were completed in a span of five days, adding to the emotional depth and storytelling.

Soundtrack

No. Title Lyrics Singer(s) Length
1. "Main Hoon Tera" Vishwadeep Zeest Joi Barua & Ibson Lal Baruah 4:05
4 "Silvatein" Vishwadeep Zeest Joi Barua & Ibson Lal Baruah 4:27

Release

A Stranger By The Hill was released in theatres on 21 June 2024.

References

[1] [2] [3]

A Stranger By The Hill at IMDB

  1. ^ "A Stranger By the Hill". The Times of India. Times of India. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
  2. ^ "Munindra Gupta's Stranger By The Hill wins Best Film, Best Story-Screenplay at 4th Shunyatam International Film Festival". firstindia.co.in. First India. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
  3. ^ Singh, Priyanshu. "A Stranger By the Hill - Official Trailer". www.ibc24.in (in Hindi). Priyanshu Singh. Retrieved 11 June 2024.

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