An Unknown Summer
{{Infobox film
| name = An Unknown Summer
| image = File:An_Unknown_Summer_Poster.jpg
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| caption = Poster
| director = Bhaskar Jyoti Das
| producer = Utpal Borpujari
Bhaskar Jyoti Das
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| screenplay =
| story =
| starring =
| music = Debajit Gayan
(Sound)
| cinematography = Sarpil Nandan Deka
| editing = Bhaskar Jyoti Das
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| released = {{Film date|df=y|2023|11}} (United Kingdom)
| runtime = 24 minutes
| country = India
| language = Meiteilon (Manipuri)
}}
An Unknown Summer is a 2023 documentary film directed by Bhaskar Jyoti Das.{{Cite web|url=https://epaper.assamtribune.com/assam/farewell-to-bhaskar-jyoti-das-a-storyteller-who-touched-many-lives-1563440|title=Farewell to Bhaskar Jyoti Das: A storyteller who touched many lives|author=Abdul Gani|accessdate=24 March 2025|newspaper=The Assam Tribune}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/assam/assamese-filmmaker-bhaskar-jyoti-das-dies-of-cancer-at-51-3332928|title=Assamese filmmaker Bhaskar Jyoti Das dies of cancer at 51|accessdate=24 March 2025|newspaper=Deccan Herald}}{{Cite web|url=https://theshillongtimes.com/2025/01/04/memorial-event-honours-life-and-legacy-of-filmmaker-bhaskar-jyoti-das/|title=Memorial event honours life and legacy of filmmaker Bhaskar Jyoti Das|accessdate=24 March 2025|newspaper=The Shillong Times}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.assamtimes.org/node/23323|title=Memorial Event Honors the Life and Legacy of Bhaskar Jyoti Das |accessdate=24 March 2025|newspaper=Assam Times}} It made its World Premiere at the Slow Film Festival in United Kingdom in November 2023.{{Cite web|url=https://nenews.in/entertainment/assam-directors-afspa-documentary-earns-spot-on-one-world-media-awards-longlist/8764/|title=Assam director's AFSPA documentary earns spot on One World Media Awards Longlist|accessdate=24 March 2025|newspaper=Northeast News}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/assamese-filmmaker-bhaskar-jyoti-das-dies-of-cancer/cid/2073655|title=Assamese filmmaker Bhaskar Jyoti Das dies of cancer|accessdate=24 March 2025|newspaper=The Telegraph}} The film was included in the Short Documentary category longlist for the One World Media Awards 2024.{{Cite web|url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/north-east-india-news/assam-news/assam-renowned-filmmaker-bhaskar-jyoti-das-passes-away-at-51|title=Assam: Renowned Filmmaker Bhaskar Jyoti Das Passes Away at 51|accessdate=24 March 2025|newspaper=The Sentinel}} It also got official selections at the 16th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala and 2nd Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival.{{Cite web|url=https://idsffk.in/filmdetail/Njg4MTc2MDYuNDQ=|title=An Unknown Summer|accessdate=24 March 2025|website=idsffk.in}}{{Cite web|url=https://powercorridors.in/imphal-film-festival-unveils-diverse-lineup-with-57-films-showcasing-manipuri-classics/|title=Imphal Film Festival Unveils Diverse Lineup with 57 Films, Showcasing Manipuri Classics|author=Navin Upadhyay|accessdate=24 March 2025|website=powercorridors.in}}{{Cite web|url=https://theprint.in/feature/assamese-filmmaker-bhaskar-jyoti-das-dies-of-cancer/2420052/|title=Assamese filmmaker Bhaskar Jyoti Das dies of cancer|accessdate=24 March 2025|newspaper=The Print}}
Synopsis
Set in the village of Phoubakchao Makha Leikai in the Imphal valley, the film depicts a horrific incident that took place on 4th March 2009. A 12 year boy Azad was searched by the security forces of India. He was dragged and shot in front of his parents. Azad's parents waits for justice.{{Cite web|url=https://northeastfilmjournal.com/in-conversation-with-an-unknown-summer-2023-filmmaker-bhaskar-jyoti-das|title=In conversation with An Unknown Summer (2023) filmmaker Bhaksar Jyoti Das|accessdate=24 March 2025|newspaper=North East Film Journal}}