Join us for a special film screening of “Ripples Under the Skin” followed by a Q&A with the Director, Farha Khatun. This screening is a part of the ongoing exhibition ‘Every Land Is Karbala’ curated by Epsita Halder.

DETAILS:
Date: 21 February | Friday
Time: 5:30 pm Onwards
Language: Hindi
Open to all

Synopsis:
A 65-year-old man trudges along the lanes and bylanes of a city. ‘Ripples Under the Skin’ tells the story of the city that lurks behind the glitz and glamour of today’s Calcutta as it follows a community of migrant workers who came to this city to make a living. The city never invited them, yet somehow, they made it home, even as ‘home’ remains elusive. The city that nourishes, and waters itself through the toils of people like Nazim chacha, yet conveniently forgets and casts them away when it chooses to walk towards the future.

Bio:
Farha is an Indian filmmaker and editor trained in film editing at Roopkala Kendro, Kolkata. She uses documentaries to voice the struggles of people from marginalized communities, telling stories often overshadowed by power. She won two National Film Awards in India for “I am Bonnie” and “Holy Rights,” both screened widely. Farha co-founded the Bitchitra Collective, a support network for women and non-binary filmmakers.

Venue: Arthshila Santiniketan

We look forward to seeing you all!