The monsoons are retreating, the skies are turning blue again, the fragrance of trees and flowers is filling the slight nip in the air and the Kriti Film Club is buzzing with an exciting lineup of film screenings, festivals and conversations around issues that matter. We hope that you can attend some of these events happening in-person or online.
You are invited to come watch and talk with filmmakers and invited guests on 26th and 27th October 2024 in Delhi!
'THE ELEMENTAL YOU' FILM SERIES @KNMA
Curated by Kriti Film Club and organised in collaboration with the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA). Join us for the first film, followed by a conversation with the filmmaker and Yogendra Yadav, facilitated by the curator, Aanchal Kapur.
Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA)
145, DLF South Court Mall, Saket
New Delhi – 110 017
TORTOISE UNDER THE EARTH
(95 mins./ Santhali with English subtitles/ 2022/ Drama)
by Shishir Jha
About the film: In a uranium mining area of Jharkhand, India, a tribal couple cope with the loss of their daughter. For them, the land and forest are witness to their daughter’s memory. With great sensitivity and beauty, the film explores the deeply intertwined connections between tribal communities and the forest that is their traditional home.
Watch Trailer
Register here or via space...@gmail.com | 9810666692
MONTHLY SCREENINGS @IHC
A captivating story of perseverance and the transformative power of dance, followed by a conversation.
Gulmohar Hall, India Habitat Centre
New Delhi – 110 003
CALL ME DANCER
(84 mins/ English and Hindi w. English subtitles/ 2023 / Non-Fiction)
Directors: Leslie Shampaine and Pip Gilmour
About the Film: Manish is an athletic street dancer from Mumbai, whose working-class parents depend on their only son's support. When he accidentally walks into an inner-city dance school and encounters a curmudgeonly 70-year-old Israeli-American ballet master, a hunger develops within him.
Watch Trailer: https://bit.ly/3XuLJ10
Register here: https://bit.ly/47gZtBd
SAVE THE DATES
Curated and Organised by Kriti Film Club
A one-of-its-kind festival that celebrates and broadens the understanding and practice of femin’ism’, as a perspective of life, work and politics in the private and public domains…challenging the patriarchies within and across borders between people, places and processes, across South Asian countries.
28-30 November 2024 – all-day @Alliance Francaise de Delhi
4-9 December 2024 – evenings @India Habitat Centre
Registrations open soon!
Sponsorships and support are welcome! Email space...@gmail.com
SUSTAINABLE DIWALI GIFTING
Our livelihoods support initiative, Gestures Ecological has some beautifully handcrafted, handcrocheted and handloom gifts for you, family, friends, colleagues and clients. Corporate, customised and bulk gifting options are available. Order online on www.gestures.in or call 9810666692. All-India and world deliveries are possible.
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