“Piplantri: A Tale of Eco-Feminism” Selected for World Premiere at IFFI 2025
Goa, 14 November 2025
The feature-length documentary “Piplantri: A Tale of Eco-Feminism” has been officially selected for its World Premiere in the Indian Panorama (Non-Feature) section at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Goa. The film will be screened at INOX 2 on 24th November 2025 at 9:30 AM.
Directed by Suraj Kumar and produced by Dr. Garima Singh, the film chronicles the extraordinary transformation of the Piplantri Panchayat in Rajasthan’s Rajsamand district—once dry, dusty, and depleted by marble mining—into a thriving green haven and a global model of environmental and gender harmony.
At the heart of this revolution is Padma Shri Shyam Sundar Paliwal, the visionary former Sarpanch of Piplantri. In memory of his late daughter, he began a unique tradition—planting 111 trees every time a girl child is born. The villagers nurture these trees as they raise their daughters, symbolizing the bond between life and nature.
Director Suraj Kumar shared,
“Piplantri is not just a documentary—it is a living example of how vision, empathy, and community spirit can heal the planet. What moved me most was how the birth of every girl here becomes a celebration of life itself.”
Producer Dr. Garima Singh said,
“This film celebrates the women of Piplantri and their deep connection with nature. Their story embodies resilience and renewal. The selection at IFFI is an acknowledgment of the power of local stories to inspire global conversations.”
Piplantri: A Tale of Eco-Feminism is produced under Johnsons-Suraj Films International (JSFI) and reflects India’s emerging voice in global ecological cinema.
World Premiere: 24th November 2025, 9:30 AM at INOX 2, IFFI Goa
For media inquiries:
Johnsons-Suraj Films International (JSFI)
Email: ipknh.dd@gmail.com
Phone: 9811191848
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