Special Invitation for the 7th of November, 2009 - HOME=AT IIC = 6:30 PM
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Inviting u for the special screening of the following films at India
International Centre-in the coming months at 6:30 pm at
November 7, 2009 – HOME - A film by Yann Arthus-Bertrand-
Duration 90
minutes - Home, the first film by the photographer - well-known for
his
series of Earth from Above images - highlights the treasures of
planet
Earth and the marks that humans leave behind. It aims to inspire
global
action by raising awareness of our shared responsibility for the planet
and
all of its inhabitants This visually dramatic special illustrates
the
planet's fragile state entirely from a birds-eye view in stunning
high
definition. With spectacular aerial views from more than 50
countries,
viewers will see the extent of human impact on our landscapes. And
not a
moment too soon: In the past 50 years --a single lifetime -- the Earth
has
been more radically changed than by all previous generations of
humanity.
December 19, 2009 – English – 24 minutes - Living with the
Park –
Ranthombore National Park = The film is a look at the popular
tiger
reserve as an integrated universe comprising its animals and people in
the
adjoining areas. The forests connects the two and neither one can
flourish
with the other. So is the policy of segregating the park as a preserve
for
animals alienating the people who lived in harmony with the park
for
decades, helping the Park. There are no quick answers. The film
depicts
the main attraction of the park the Bengal Tiger which is in
danger of
getting decimated here, as it has already happened in Sariska earlier.
Is
it time we looked outside the park for the reasons, at the humanity
which
is living outside, their lives still connected to the Park – the people
who
are living with the park. Filmed and directed by Dr. Susan Sharma.
TO CORBETT WITH LOVE - ENGLISH – 24 MINUTES
Corbett National Park nestles in the foothills of the Himalayas. It is
the
first national park of the Indian sub-continent and was the launching
pad
for the region's ambitious conservation plan called Project Tiger in
1974.
This 24 minute video was exclusively shot in Corbett Park and portrays
the
park’s magnificent forests with their rich flora and fauna which
attract
more than 48,000 tourists annually. The park consists tigers,
elephants,
deer, ghariyals etc. and some 500 odd species of birds. The film
looks at
the conversion of Jim Corbett, the Nainital- born Britisher who founded
the
National Park, from hunter to protector of wildlife. In the film you
can
meet Subedar Ali, the mahout who survived a tiger attack, spent a
year in
hospital and then came back to work in Corbett Park as a mahout,
taking
photographers and tourists for jungle trips. The film is a tribute to
the
silent protectors of the tiger. Filmed and directed by Dr. Susan
Sharma. Dr
Susan Sharma – director of the film will introduce and have
interaction
session with audience for both of the films.
You are cordially invited,
Thanks & Regards
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