58th National Film Awards, 2010 - Directorate of Film Festivals

58 th NATIONAL FILM AWARDS FOR 2010S. No. Name of Award Name of Film Awardee891011BESTENVIRONMENT FILMBEST FILM ON SOCIALISSUESBESTEDUCATIONAL FILMBEST FILM ON SPORTSIron is Hot(English)UnderstandingTrafficking(Bengali, Hindi& English)Advaitham(Telugu)Boxing Ladies(Hindi)Producer:MeghnathBhattacharjeeDirector :Biju Toppo andMeghnathBhattacharjeeProducer:CinemawomanDirector :Ananya ChakrabortiProducer:K. Vijaypal ReddyDirector :Pradeep MaadugulaProducer:Satyajit Ray Film &Television Institute,KolkataDirector :Anusha NandakumarMedal& Cash PrizeRAJATKAMALRS 50,000/-EACHRAJATKAMALRS 50,000/-EACHRAJATKAMALRS 50,000/-EACHRAJATKAMALRS 50,000/-EACHCitationThe film is well documented with a forthrightexposition of the grievous impact of pollution due tosponge iron industry on the inhabitants dwellingaround that area. With clarity and veracity, the filmmaker is able to express empathy and concern on theacute prevailing problem over human existence.To cross the line of limit, becomes an issue ofindifference. Along this line, the documentaryprojects the serious social issue of humantrafficking in a very thought provoking mannerthrough stark and gravitating images. It airs anintriguing atmosphere of concerns throughdramatized and realistic imageries.The documentary exposes the human apathy ofclass difference through casteism in a veryevoking and natural style. Through fun-filledsituations and distressing moments, the directorportrays the anguished and tragic aspects ofcasteism effecting human value andrelationship.A sensitive portrayal of young aspiring talentsin a country where sports as passion/ professioncomes up against heavy social odds and familybiases. The jury applauds the film for therestrained and elevating treatment of a crucialsubject underlining the silent dignity of thecharacters involved.