Glut: The Untold Story of Punjab (2008)
Glut: The Untold Story of Punjab is a 2008 documentary that sheds light on the alarming drug crisis in the Indian state of Punjab. Here are the key details about this impactful film:
- Synopsis:
- Addiction Epidemic: The documentary reveals that 73.5% of Punjab’s youth are addicted to drugs.
- Hidden Nexus: A multi-million-dollar drug nexus operates right under the noses of law enforcement agencies, including the Border Security Force, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, the Narcotics Control Bureau, and the Intelligence Bureau.
- Alarming Statistics: Punjab’s yearly alcohol consumption has reached a staggering 29 crore bottles, making it one of the highest per capita consumers of alcohol globally.
- State Erosion: Experts warn that the situation in Punjab is deteriorating rapidly, leading some to speculate about the state’s future.
- Filmmaking Details:
- Student Effort: “Glut” is a non-commercial student effort.
- Camera Equipment: The documentary was shot using a Canon 7D as the primary camera and a Canon 550D as the secondary camera.
- Lenses Used:
- Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM
- Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
- Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Autofocus Lens
- Credits:
- Production: Doodle Works & N7Films
- Direction: Sahil Bhagat & Smaran Sahu
- Ideation & Screenplay: Sahil Bhagat
- Cinematography & Editing: Smaran Sahu
- Production Design: Sanskruti Gada, Amareen Khurana, Narjes Golaftab, Benaifer Kuka
- Associate Producers: Benaifer Kuka, Sahil Jagasia, Amareen Khurana, Shivam Sharma, Sanskruti Gada, Narjes Golaftab
- Music:
- The documentary features music by Gustavo Santaolalla, including tracks like “Breathing Soul,” “Liberation,” and “London.”
Glut: The Untold Story of Punjab serves as a wake-up call, urging society to address the drug menace and protect the future of Punjab’s youth.
