Lorni - The Flaneur / 2019 / Subtitled / 1hr&47 mins / Rated 15+

Language: Khasi, Hindi, Pnar and English

Lorni - The Flaneur follows Shem, a self-styled detective portrayed by Adil Hussain (Life of Pi, Mukti Bhawan), as he navigates the winding streets of Shillong in Northeast India in search of culturally significant objects that have gone missing. As the mystery deepens, the film unveils a complex exploration of identity, race, and the evolving landscape of the city, blurring the lines between reality and imagination.

About the Director

Wanphrang K Diengdoh is an award-winning filmmaker whose work bridges India and the UK, crafting bold, socially relevant art that challenges dominant narratives. Navigating the world with limited vision in one eye, this unique perspective informs his artistic sensibility, shaping his approach to storytelling in profound ways.

As a Khasi filmmaker from one of the world’s last remaining matrilineal societies, Diengdoh’s work is deeply rooted in indigenous knowledge systems, exploring themes of identity, post-colonialism, race, and cultural preservation. His films, photographs, installations and music highlight the tensions between tradition and modernity, displacement, and resilience, ensuring that marginalised voices are heard and histories remembered.