Started this morning's marathon with Sturla Gunnarsson's "Monsoon", a compelling documentary which looks at the weather phenomenon from the perspective of people who live through and are affected by it each year (or not. One of the key points the film makes is that the monsoons will not hit the country equally and there are areas which are suffering significant drought conditions due to the lack of precipitation).
For me, the film hit the sweet spot between the science of the meteorology behind the storms and the economic and cultural impacts of the monsoon. The monsoon has a significant economic impact on the country and forecasts of impending storms seem to be constrained by the risk of providing an incorrect prognosis which could negatively impact the stock market.
It's a film that demands to be seen on a big screen (according to the director, it will have a commercial release in the November time frame). Shot in 4K digital and featuring a soundtrack of both traditional and contemporary Indian music, it makes for a great sensory experience.
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