11th CIDSFF 23
20-28 Feb / multiple veneus, Chennai
Screening Schedule
25 February; 10.30 am to 5 pm; Roja Muthiah Research Library
10.30 Inauguration
11 am The Bee, The Bear and the Kuruba
Dir : Vinod Raja; 66 min; India; Documentary; Retrospective
on the indigenous tribal communities protesting against the opening of a luxury resort in the core area of the Nagarahole National park, while they were being forcibly thrown out.
Interaction with Vinod Raja
NAMARALI
Dir: Tim Mummery; 52:11; Australia; Documentary
NAMARALI is a documentary on the charting artist Donny (Yorna) Woolagoodja's quest to rekindle deep connections with his traditional ancestral culture. Yorna's spiritual beliefs revolve around the wandjina - creator beings whose images adorn the caves and rock ledges throughout the Kimberley in Western Australia. Refreshed with new ochre each year by his ancestors the wandjinas are now fading away with the absence of Yorna's people.
NAMARALI was created over 20 years by Tim Mummery and senior knowledge keeper Yorna Woolagoodja (2021 Red Ochre lifetime achievement award).
“Bol Ayesha Bol” | Speak Ayesha Speak
Dir : Sunanda Bhat; 45 min; India; Documentary
The story of Ayesha, a 16-year-old girl, pregnant out of wedlock, shunned by her family, but supported by the women of the village, becomes the metaphor for change among the women in Bagepalli in South India.
This articulation of female opinion is just one facet of change brought about by the Coolie Sangha, a union of dry land, female agricultural labourers. Besides, the Sangha continues to fight against the pressures of powerful landlords, moneylenders, a male dominated culture and an unproductive landscape.
Bol Ayesha Bol attempts to document this process of change. Made for the people, the film celebrates the strength and resilience of the women of Bagepalli.
Interaction with Sunanda Bhat
2 pm
Paravai Kaalam : Karakurichi Arunachalam Nayana Isai
Dir : RR Srinivasan, Kutty Revathi ; 155 min
Karukurichi Arunachalam is a Symbol of South Indian Classical Music. He is a descendant of an ancient 3000 years old Tamil Music “Panar Traditions” This documentary aims to present his life interwoven with music.
The film presents the history of the unique Tamil Musical Instrument, namely, NAGASWARAM. The narration covers his life as presented by the lovers of his music and those who intimately moved with him. The viewers can well appreciate that his music was loved by not only those who are musically knowledgeable but also the common people.
Interaction with the crew
Jointly organised by Roja Muthiah Research Library and MARUPAKKAM
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