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Walk is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language social drama film directed by Nitin Kumar Gupta, starring Rahul Roy and Archana Puran Singh. The film portrays the struggles of migrant workers during India's COVID-19 pandemic lockdown and marks Roy's comeback to cinema after his recovery from a brain stroke.
Plot
The film depicts the hardships faced by migrant workers during the nationwide COVID-19 lockdown in India, focusing on their mass exodus as they were forced to walk hundreds of kilometers to their native places during the pandemic.
Cast
Production
The film was shot during India's pandemic lockdown period, making it one of the few features to be produced during this time. The production faced unique challenges due to the COVID-19 restrictions and protocols.
Release and reception
Festival circuit
The film has been screened at multiple international film festivals and has garnered significant acclaim, winning over 50 awards including:
- Best International Film - Swedish International Film Festival
- Best Feature Film - Crown Wood International Film Festival
- Best Director - New York Cinematography Award
- Best Director - Long Key International Film Awards
- Best Film - Jharkhand International Film Festival & Awards
- Best Feature Film - Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival
- Best Feature Film - Luleå International Film Festival
- Best Director - Eastern Europe Film Festival
- Best Drama Feature Film - Onyko Films Awards
- Best Film - Tietê International Film Awards
- Best Film - Mokkho International Film Festival
- Best Director - Crown Point International Film Festival
- Dadasaheb Phalke Award for Best Director - Maharashtra International Film Festival
- Best Indian Feature Film - Athvikvaruni International Film Festival
- Best Feature Film - Indie Cine Tube Awards
- Best Film - IDEAL International Film Festival
- Best Film - Sundarban International Film Festival
- Best Film - TRILOKA INTERNATIONAL FILMFARE AWARDS
- Best Feature Film - New York Monthly Film Festival
- Best Director - Dubai International Cine Carnival Film Festival
See also
References
- "Rahul Roy Makes A Comeback With 'Walk', Shares 'Challenging' Journey Post Brain Stroke". The Economic Times. 2023-04-11. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
- "Director Nitin Kumar Gupta refutes allegations of 'trying to make a quick buck' made by Rahul Roy's family regarding his film 'Stroke'". The Times of India. 2020-12-12. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
- "Walk Awards". IMDB. 2023-04-11. Retrieved 2023-04-11.