Nilima
Beyond the Blue an exploration
About the Film
Nilima is a short dance film Conceptualized and Directed by Dr. Ayswaria Wariar. It is one of the first classical dance films of this genre in Indian Film History made in HD and Surround Sound (5.1). It is a beautiful blend of Poetry, Mohiniyattam (a classical dance form of Kerala) and Cinematography. The poem Nilima by V.Madhavan Nair, better known as Mali, is about the true essence of the color blue. Having discovered this evocative poem, the dancer in Ayswaria Wariar is inspired to think beyond a dancer’s perspective. Ayswaria develops it into a film combining dance, visuals, music and narration all strung together in a single theme. Exploring the creative spaces between the lines, Ayswaria expresses her own story, of her search for the sublime Nilima. She travels different progressive stages until her realization of the ultimate blue hue, Nilima. This classical dance film is Ayswaria's tribute to the great poet, writer and musicologist V.Madhavan Nair, Mali, on his birth centenary year.
Nilima is a short dance film Conceptualized and Directed by Dr. Ayswaria Wariar. It is one of the first classical dance films of this genre in Indian Film History made in HD and Surround Sound (5.1). It is a beautiful blend of Poetry, Mohiniyattam (a classical dance form of Kerala) and Cinematography. The poem Nilima by V.Madhavan Nair, better known as Mali, is about the true essence of the color blue. Having discovered this evocative poem, the dancer in Ayswaria Wariar is inspired to think beyond a dancer’s perspective. Ayswaria develops it into a film combining dance, visuals, music and narration all strung together in a single theme. Exploring the creative spaces between the lines, Ayswaria expresses her own story, of her search for the sublime Nilima. She travels different progressive stages until her realization of the ultimate blue hue, Nilima. This classical dance film is Ayswaria's tribute to the great poet, writer and musicologist V.Madhavan Nair, Mali, on his birth centenary year.
Behind the Scenes
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Film premiere
Padma Theatre, Cochin
Preview Theatre, Chalachitra Academy, Thiruvananthapuram
"The feature explores the creative journey behind Nilima, highlighting Dr. Ayswaria Wariar's innovative approach to reimagining classical dance through the cinematic medium while remaining rooted in tradition."
"An engaging conversation with Dr. Ayswaria Wariar on the making of Nilima, where she shares the inspiration behind the film and her vision of blending Mohiniyattam, poetry, and cinema into a single artistic experience."
"Nilima is a sincere attempt at deconstructing the thoughts of a poet... Ayswaria's vision transforms blue from a mere colour into an emotion through an evocative blend of dance, cinematography, music, and poetry."
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