Film screenings condemning all forms of terrorism
अभिजित Abhijit
Do join us for this important program.
NAFRATON KE DAUR MEIN
In the background of the terrorist attacks on Mumbai, Lokayat is organizing a two-day program of film screenings titled NAFRATON KE DAUR MEIN (IN THE TIMES OF HATRED) to condemn all forms of terrorism.
Venue: Lokayat Hall, opp. Syndicate Bank, Law College Road, Near Nal Stop, Pune.
Dates: January 10 – 11, 2009 (Saturday – Sunday)
Time: 4 pm to 8 pm
Day 1: Saturday, January 10
1. Ram Ke Naam:
Director Anand Patwardhan Duration 75 mins
On the motivations behind the VHP led campaign to destroy the Babri Masjid, which has led to religious riots in which thousands have died; and the efforts of secular Indians - many of whom are Hindus - to combat the religious intolerance and hatred that has seized India in the name of religion.
Discussion followed by Tea break
2. Ayodhya Se Varanasi Tak: Shanti ke liye prarthana:
Director Suma Josson Duration 60 mins
The film interviews priests of important temples in Ayodhya who criticize the demolition of Babri Masjid and the growth of communalism and gives historical facts of how Hindus and Muslims have lived in peace and harmony in India for the last many hundreds of years
3. Junoon Ke Badte Kadam
Director Gauhar Raza Duration 33 mins
On the state backed communal riots in Gujarat of 2002. It explores the growing communal character of India nurtured and encouraged by powerful players resulting in a systematic demolition of India's secular character.
4. Chale Chalo
Director Shyam Rajankar Duration 5 mins
A moving 5 minute music video calling for unity and peace.
Discussion
Day 2: Sunday, January 11
1. America America
Director K.P.Sasi Duration 5 mins.
A 5 minute satirical music video on America's notions of peace and liberty.
2. The Lost Generation
Director Yuten Tachibana Duration 20 mins
On the world's biggest terrorist attack, the American bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which killed more than one lakh people and the sufferings of the tens of thousands who survived to live a life of hell.
3. In Whose Interest
Director David Kaplowitz (USA) Duration 27 mins
A documentary made in response to the events of September 11 terror attack on the USA, David Kaplowitz leads us on an eye-opening journey, to US military interventions in Guatemala, Vietnam, East Timor, El Salvador, and Palestine/Israel, and their devastating consequences for the people of these countries.
4. Rocks, Paper, Missiles
Film by Paper Tiger TV (USA) Duration 17 mins
Explores the basis and history of the conflict in Palestine/Israel: Why is Israel the largest recipient of US aid in the world? Why are Palestinians throwing ROCKS at Israeli soldiers armed with bullets and MISSILES?
5. Children of Iraq
Film by "Filmmakers Against War, UK" Duration 10 mins
This film was shot in 2004 in Iraq, and graphically brings out the deathly impact of the US invasion of Iraq on Iraqi children.
Discussion followed by Tea break
6. No More Bhopals
Music Video Duration 8 mins
A music video by the famous Chennai based group THE BANNED to create awareness about the Bhopal Gas Tragedy.
7. Development at Gunpoint
Director Pramod Gupta Duration 45 mins
On the heroic resistance of the people of Nandigram against the entire might of the West Bengal state machinery, resulting in a spate of horrifying violence, which included rape, torture and mass killings.
8. Myths and Facts about Salwa Judum
Film by International Association of People's Lawyers Duration 20 mins
Visit of a team of lawyers from various countries on behalf of International Association of People's Lawyers to Chattisgarh to examine human rights situation there.
Discussion
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