Before the Fire

ALT EFF x Mongabay
Written By Orbital Impact

Synopsis

The Dhurwa community in Chhattisgarh are on the frontline of protecting their culture, food sources and livelihoods from forest fires. Can ancestral forest knowledge and traditional solutions stop the spread? This film is part of the 2026 Mongabay-India x ALT EFF Video Reporting Opportunity.

Details

Runtime: 11m

Year: 2026

Credits

Director: Swara Garge, Prakhar Dobhal

Producer: ALT EFF x Mongabay India

Stills

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