Overwhelming response to ‘Rapture’ screening in Tura
Dominic Sangma's film travels to Meghalaya for the first time after global screenings
Shillong, Aug 16: The maiden screening of the critically acclaimed film Rapture took place at the Tura Auditorium on August 15.
The footfall was overwhelming and the shows went full house. The film, directed by Dominic Sangma and produced by Eva Gunme Marak, has garnered international acclaim on the festival circuit. Its homecoming in Tura a special occasion for the Garo community.
Following the screening, the director, cast and crew engaged in an interactive session with the audience.
Marak, who played a pivotal role as the local producer, expressed her gratitude to the community for their unwavering support. She noted that returning the film to its roots was a dream fulfilled and the positive reception reinforced its cultural significance.
“The response we received today in Tura is beyond anything we could have imagined. Rapture is a story close to our hearts, and to see it embraced by the Garo community, our home, is truly humbling,” said Sangma.
The event was made possible through the collaboration of the Department of Art and Culture and the Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Government of Meghalaya.
The Deputy Commissioner of West Garo Hills and other governmental bodies played a crucial role in supporting and facilitating the screening.
