Forest
Forest
1990, Assamese. Directed by Jahnu Barua.
With this ecological drama, Assam’s leading director Jahnu Barua continues exploring the conflict between corrupt state politics and a determined individual (cf. Halodiya Choraye Baodhan Khaye, 1987). The forest ranger confronts illegal timber merchants and contractors on behalf of impoverished tribals. The honest ranger’s activities get him into trouble and he is constantly transferred from one post to another, to the annoyance of his wife who wants him to settle down and look after their ailing child. Eventually she supports her husband’s fight and the tribals realise they need weapons to defend themselves against rapacious outsiders.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Assamese
- Rated
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- Released
- 18 January 1990
- Original title
- বনানী
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Sushil Goswami
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Forest runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
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Forest isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 January 1990. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Forest?
If you liked Forest, try Koyaanisqatsi, Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond - Featuring a Very Special, Contractually Obligated Mention of Tony Clifton, Meru.
Who directed Forest?
Forest (1990) was directed by Jahnu Barua and stars Mridula Baruah, Sushil Goswami, Bishnu Kharghoria.