Vikalp @ Prithvi presents two films followed by a Q & A session with the directors. 'Tamaash' (32 minutes) has been directed by Satyanshu Singh and Devanshu Singh. It has won several awards, including the National Film Award and those presented by Mumbai International Film Festival and International Children's Film Festival India.

Synopsis: Anzar faces scorn from his elders for his poor performance in school and is constantly compared to the other school-kids. Forcefully and unreasonably expected to outscore the high-achieving Sadat in the next exam, he seeks the help of a mysterious stranger. But following his advice may have serious and unintended consequences for Anzar and his kid brother. A film set in Kashmir that is consciously non-political, and is almost a fable you would narrate to your grandkids. It will remind you what courage, loyalty and envy meant when you were kids. A film with drama and mystery and folk songs.

*'Yaadhum' (56 minutes) has been directed by Kombai S. Anwar.

Synopsis: 'Yaadhum' ('All') is a Tamil Muslim's journey in search of his roots and identity. In an age where it is commonplace to see Islam and Muslims as tainted by terror, this film gives us the other and more real picture of the arrival of Islam in India and its syncretic and peaceful coexistence with the cultures of the land it adapted to. It also hints at how this original identity is threatened by increasing polarisation in the region and in the world.

Screening Details:

Friday, February 27, 7 pm at Prithvi House, Opposite Prithvi Theatre, Janki Kutir, Juhu Church Road, Juhu, Bombay

Entry Free | No Registrations Required.

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