BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:Asia/Kolkata X-WR-TIMEZONE:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:VEVENT UID:186@afdelhi.org DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230922T183000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230922T200000 DTSTAMP:20240707T144646Z URL:https://afdelhi.org/events/independent-cinema-septemebr-2023/ SUMMARY:Independent Cinema: Septemebr 2023 DESCRIPTION:\n\n \;\n\nBy projecting independent film screenings\, Alli ance Française de Delhi in collaboration with Aravali International Film Festival demonstrates its commitment to promoting artistic expression\, cu ltural diversity\, and providing a platform for emerging talents. Through its dedication to showcasing unique and thought-provoking films\, the inst itution contributes to the growth and appreciation of independent cinema w ithin its community and beyond.\n\nDate: Friday\, 22nd September 2023\n\n Time: 6 pm\n\n \;\n\n Madan Veri-breath of the Ghasis\n\nIndian film Directed by Somnath Mondal\n\nDuration: 33  minutes\n\nSynopsis: This D ocu-Fiction film is a factual documentation of the struggle to preserve th e culture &\; heritage of Madan Veri alias 'Turi’\, a metallic blowin g instrument producing a very loud and distinct sound\, played by a singul ar sub-caste called 'Ghasis' during specific Hindu rituals or delivering s ome messages since centuries in the Manbhum region of the state of Jharkha nd and West Bengal\, India. The Ghasis (considered untouchables) are very poor. Their main occupation is playing Madan Veri besides animal husbandry (especially pig rearing) and working as agricultural labourers. People of Manbhum believe that the loud sound of Madan Veri is a clarion call to Go d from the earth\, an appeal for all-encompassing blessings starting from the long life of the newborn to the safe passage of souls after death The Ghasis are generally called upon to play Madan Veri at rice ceremonies\, m arriage\, funeral processions\, Shraddh ceremonies\, etc. However\, with t he advent of loudspeakers\, orchestra\, and DJ music\, Madan Veri has lost its importance and sheen. Hence\, many Ghasis are trying new professions or moving to other states as migrant labourers\, for lack of a call for pe rforming Madan Veri. Naturally\, Madan Veri players have reduced significa ntly\, now it’s hard to find one in need.\n\nBut a few Ghasis remain sti ll dedicated and sincere in holding on to this age-old family tradition of fighting poverty. Herein lies the eternal dilemma of an artist – to cho ose a settled well-paid profession or to pursue the traditional culture. T ime will say whether this giant wind instrument survives or is lost foreve r.\n\n \;\n\n2. Rosalie and Cesar:\n\nFrench film directed by Joan Bor derie\n\nDuration: 23 minutes.\n\nSynopsis: In a small Mediterranean isla nd village\, it's the last day of the last summer\, of Rosalie\, 18\, at h er father's\, César\, 80. With her baccalaureate in hand\, Rosalie will l eave in a few hours to continue her studies in London. But that day\, Ros alie and César lose their dog\, Neptune. As they set off together in sea rch of him\, the tensions and the unspoken resurface. CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata X-LIC-LOCATION:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20220922T183000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0530 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR