Portraying the life and myths of Paniyars

Feature-length documentary on the Wayanad tribe’s struggle for existence A humdrum yet clear rendition of Penappattu, the ballad of the Paniyar tribe of Wayanad with its narrative on their origin and life, soaks the Paniya household in bereavement seven days after someone’s parting. The intoner, Athali, takes no break as he calmly retells from morning, well into … Continue reading Portraying the life and myths of Paniyars