I am Tejimola (Tejimola-he Moi)
While getting ready for the day, the protagonist feels the presence of something sinister, and soon comes to face it. During their confrontation, they turn to a childhood story for strength.
Tejimola-he moi is an animated short film that re-tells a classic Assamese folktale, through the eyes of our protagonist’s personal experiences. It talks about queerness, gender expression, and fluidity as a form of resistance.
Director: Aditav Dowerah
Writer: Aditav Dowerah
Country: India, 2025
Language: Assamese
Subtitle: English
Duration: 6:51 min