DAY THREE Sunday, October 4th, 2009
The final day of the festival started with a series of tastefully shot Nepali short films that delved into the lives of common folk in Nepal. Chaukaith (Threshold) was a powerful and engaging interaction between two women from two completely different worlds that presented itself even more fascinatingly for the fact that the dialogues were not scripted! -
Awaken Eyes. “Simple logistics of mating in a small home that is just a single room shared with a sick mother. Awaken Eyes was a clever commentary on basic human needs, job, shelter and healthcare.” After a quick round of samosa chat, chicken, rice and awesome chai provided by Annapurna, movie buffs meandered in the theatre again for yet another back-to back session of great South Asian Cinema. Bangladesh’s entry for the afternoon was a photo documentary, Chobbi followed by a simple yet significant film Brave Children of Bettadapura – “Industrialization and the destruction of environment, history and traditions. Told through a children’s film based on a novel about a group of village children trying to save their mountain.”
The evening was brought to a befitting conclusion with The Living Ghost, a beautifully made movie by Prashanta Nanda. “A tribal community with its simple ways is tarnished by a civilization foreign to them. A community on the verge of eventual destruction in the hands of the advancing industrialization.” The film festival attendees got the added treat of meeting and talking to movie makers and producers throughout the weekend. Where else can you get the privilege of not just watching great South Asian films but also getting a chance to engage with and have intellectual conversations with the movie makers themselves!!
Wine, samosas, crackers and cheese around warm, artful conversations wound down this one of a kind, wonderful three day festival. A BIG thanks to the Tasveer crew for making this happen for the 6th year!!! - Joyce Paul & Siamak Poursabahian THANK YOU!!! Thank you to all our Festival Coordinators and Volunteers, amazing Audience!
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