It Was Here Before Our Time immerses viewers in the enigmatic world of Maari Theyyam, an ancient ritual performed along the southern coast of Kerala, India. The documentary captures Maari Theyyam's raw energy and mysticism through intimate observational footage, revealing how the ritual serves as a communal act of healing and resilience.
Cast
Jithin Prasanth
Theyyam Perfomer
Adarsh Balan
Theyyam Performer
Sreerag
Theyyam Performer
Ranjith K
Theyyam Performer
Gokul Das
Theyyam Performer
Avinash K
Theyyam Performer
Suraj K
Theyyam Performer
Prithyu
Theyyam Performer
Abhi
Theyyam Performer
Sajan
Theyyam Performer
Y V Kannan
Self
Anilesh
Self
Ravi V
Self
Ramendran
Self
Anil Kumar
Self
Balamani
Self
Crew
Ramith Kunhimangalam
Director, Second Assistant Camera
Gokulnath M
Co-Director
Thamjeedh
Editor, Color Grading
Bincil Thuruthivalappil
Cinematography
Sreejesh Sivadas
Assistant Director
Rajesh Madhavan
Producer
Christo Xavier
Co-Producer, Music
Swaraj M
Second Assistant Camera
Sonu KP
Sound Designer
Vipin V Nair
Sound Mixer
Amal Ferry
Music Producer
Yadhunandan B
Music Producer
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