Vitya the Recycling Man

'Vitya' aims to do three things: explore the environmental theme of recyling; give an insight into the social landscape of rural India; and draw an engaging portrait of a man who lives a full yet uncomplicated life. By giving an insight into Vitya's life the film also helps to communicate to audiences the atmosphere within a rural Indian village; low-income entrepreneurship within the rural economy; small-scale industry within Indian towns; and the intimate nature and traditional values of the Indian family.

The film was made in an attempt to capture the intrinsic nature of Indian rural life in a way that would engage and appeal to western viewers. We thought that giving a portrait of a character would be the best way to highlight important environmental issues; rather than attempting a more factual approach.