We are pleased to announce the film screening of ‘OH THAT’S BHANU’, followed by a Q&A with the Director, R V Ramani.

Film Curation by Ashok Vish

DETAILS:
Date: 25 January 2025 | Saturday
Time: 6:30 PM onwards
Language: English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, (with English subtitles)
Entry: Free and open to all

Bhanumati Rao, in her younger days, was a dancer and a theatre actor. An elegant and witty woman, who’s hearing and memory doesn’t usually stand up, has led an enigmatic, passionate, yet a simple and pragmatic life. Filming with Bhanumati from 2014 till 2019, with her daughters Maya Krishna Rao, a contemporary solo theatre practitioner in New Delhi and Tara Rao, a human rights campaigner in Bengaluru, the filmmaker goes on a journey of life and performance, through the spasms of memory, complexities of relationships, love and a reflection of what could constitute a beautiful mind.

R V Ramani is an award-winning filmmaker, cinematographer, and teacher known for his impressionistic documentaries. A Physics graduate from Mumbai University, he studied photojournalism before graduating from FTII, Pune, in 1985. His experimental debut short, Saa (1992), showcased his introspective style. His films, exploring the need for expression, have been featured at various forums. Notable works include ‘Santhal Family to Mill Re-call’ (MIFF 2018 Best Long Documentary) and ‘Oh That’s Bhanu’ (2020 National Award for Best Director). Ramani also conducts filmmaking workshops and is currently working on multiple long-process documentaries. 

Venue: Arthshila Ahmedabad
2-G, Opposite Ahmedabad Management Association,
Panjrapol, Ambawadi – 380015