Theja Rio's Nagaland-Set Film 'Angh' to Premiere at TIFF 2026 Platform Competition
Filmmaker Theja Rio's debut feature film "Angh," set in 1960s Nagaland, will premiere in the Platform Competition at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The film explores a Konyak chief's struggle to preserve his traditions amid external pressures and personal challenges. Featuring local actors and shot on 16mm film, "Angh" expands on Rio's earlier short film. The TIFF Platform section highlights director-driven cinema, and its winner now qualifies for Academy Awards consideration. The festival runs from September 10 to 20, 2026.
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