Dhorpatan – No Winter Holidays echoes tales of unyielding spirits
No Winter Holidays captures the diverse aspects of the characters, offering a poignant portrayal of their lives amid the challenges of extreme cold and hardship. Ever wondered what it’s like to live in the cold with only a few people around? Picture yourself in ankle-deep snow, with no one to call for help when you are in need. If you are curious, Dhorpatan: No Winter Holidays, a documentary film, delves into this by showcasing the story of two septuagenarian women entrusted with overseeing the entire village during the dead of winter. The winter in Dhorpatan is harsh. It snows almost every other day with the occasional storms which adds to the struggle of locals. No wonder most, who live in higher parts of the region shift down. However, defying this trend, the two women persistently bear the cold, choosing to stay in the village and oversee everything even as the rest of the community migrates downhill during the dead of winter. You can experience how cold it gets by watching No...