Women’s Day Film Festival
24 March; 11 am to 5 pm
Discovery Book Palace, Chennai
Organised by MARUPAKKAM
Curated by Amudhan RP
Screening Schedule
11 am
Sew to Say
Dir: Rakel Aguirre; 01:09:00; United Kingdom; Documentary
42 years ago, in the summer of 1981, a group of 36 women left their homes and marched from Cardiff, the capital of Wales, to Greenham Common near London to protest against the American Cruise missiles that were going to be deployed in the UK as part of the Cold War response.
BIRUBALA- the fearless crusader
Dir: Dhiraj Kashyap; 26:17; India; Documentary
It is during calamities that the true nature of a person takes shape. Social activist Birubala Rabha is one such courageous woman, whose will power, tenacity and determination has helped her to overcome all the difficulties in life. This courageous tribal woman has been working tirelessly to eradicate the social stigma of witch hunting, which has been persisting in Assam for almost five decades today.
Archamaar (Women Warrriors)
Dir: Alfin Aloysius David; 20:00; India; Documentary
There is a place known as Vadakara in Kozhikode district Kerala, about correcting the public perception that market and carrying jobs are for men only. Vadakara Vegetable Market. Most of the porters here are women. From morning to noon, women here load the vegetables to other vehicles.
2 pm
Penmudra
Dir: Jishnu Krishnan A; 37:20; India; Documentary
The movie outlines a socio-political and historical journey of women in the oldest classical theatre form of Kerala called Koodiyattam. It is trying to look into the historical foundations and contemporary changes that happened to the role of women in classical art spaces through the life and experiences of women performers and scholars who comes from both traditional and modern styles of training and different kind of school of thought.
From the Shadows
Dir: Miriam Chandy Menacherry; 01:16:09; India; Documentary
From the Shadows uses the imagery of public art to delve into missing narratives. Paint cans and stencils in hand, Leena Kejriwal relentlessly sprays splattered walls with a girl’s shadow #missing #everyeightminutes, a haunting reminder that girls disappear at a staggering pace. The narrative starts from her terrace overlooking Asia’s largest red-light district and into the world’s largest delta, quick sands of missing cases.
Barsa
Dir: AKHILESH K A; 19:53; India; Short Fiction
Amidst the complexities of early marriage, a 19-year-old Muslim mother is determined to break barriers. Balancing motherhood with aspirations, she brings her 6-month-old baby to a 10th class equivalency exam. But a rigid invigilator stands in her way. The short film delves into her journey of defying norms and striving for education, showcasing the strength of a young woman's spirit.
Sach Minus Jhooth
Dir: Rochna Kumar; 17:49; India; Short Fiction
Nisha is trying to balance diverse roles in her life — a mother, wife, daughter-in-law and working professional. Yet, beneath the surface, she grapples with a profound sense of identity and whether her home truly feels like her own space.
Veiled Inches
Dir: Fathima A; 12:37; India; Short Fiction
"Veiled Inches" is a gripping short film that delves into the struggles of Remya, a pregnant woman determined to overcome societal barriers. The film explores themes of resilience, societal oppression, and the courage to defy norms. Remya finds herself caught in a web of societal constraints as she navigates through her challenging circumstances. Despite her resilience, she encounters numerous hurdles that seem insurmountable. The society she lives in refuses to allow her the opportunities she deserves.
Hoṭṭebāka
Dir: Vishnu Tenkayala; 19:19; India; Short Fiction
'Hottebāka' meaning gluttony, follows the journey of a young, small town woman who moves to Bangalore to pursue her dreams of becoming an actor in the film industry. She manages to secure a position in a film but is asked to lose some weight for the role. Determined to succeed, she becomes increasingly obsessed with her appearance and develops an unhealthy relationship with food. Her mental and physical health begin to deteriorate, and she finds herself struggling to maintain the impossible standards that have been set for her.
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