Mostafa, hardly into his teens, has not seen his mother since the time he can recall. His father is a drug addict, and his new stepmom does not appreciates him staying with them. She nags her husband to send Mostafa away to an orphanage. His grandparents think the orphanage is a better choice for him than ending up destitute on the streets and turning into a junkie. They fear they will not be around to…
Four potent questions that delve into the ecosystem of indie filmmaking in India form the backbone of this indie film about indie films. Made during the lockdown period, the film relies on online meetings with filmmakers and an unintrusive dialogue format, getting them to open up their views, experiences and idiosyncrasies about independent filmmaking. Starting with the question, what makes a film an ‘indie film’?, the challenges of funding the production and on completion, accessing…
In a country where caste plays an important role in all aspects of social life, love too should be careful in choosing a spot to blossom. Indianostrum, a Pondicherry based theatre group plans an adaptation of Romeo of Juliet in an Indian context. The play is called ‘chandala’ or impure ,and draws inspiration from the true story of Shankar and Kausalya, a young couple who were the recent victims of honour killing. When Kausalya reciprocates…