TOURING TALKIES COMES TO AN END...

The last screening in the present lap of TOURING TALKIES was held at KADAPPAKKADA SPORTS CLUB, KOLLAM on 04.12.07 evening.

tour so far....................

10 districts.................
24 venues...................
more than 75 screenings...........................
more than 5000 viewers..........................

and, now in ALAPPUZHA DT.

TENTATIVE CHART updated on 27.11.07

28.11.2007 Changanassery, Kottayam Dist.
29.11.2007 Alappuzha
30.11.2007 Punnapra, Alappuzha Dist.
01.12.2007 Adoor, PATHANAMTHITTA Dt.
02.12.2007 Nooranad, ALAPPUZHA Dt.
03.12.2007 Pathanamthitta Town

TENTATIVE CHART updated on 25.11.07

25.11.2007 Kattappana, IDUKKI Dist.
26.11.2007 Poonjar, KOTTAYAM Dist.
27.11.2007 MG University, KOTTAYAM Dist.
28.11.2007 Changanassery, Kottayam Dist.
29.11.2007 Alappuzha
30.11.2007 Punnapra, Alappuzha Dist.

TENTATIVE CHART

25.11.2007 Kattappana, IDUKKI Dist.
26.11.2007 Poonjar, KOTTAYAM Dist.
27.11.2007 MG University, KOTTAYAM Dist.
28.11.2007 Changanassery, Kottayam Dist.
29.11.2007 Alappuzha

ERNAKULAM DIST.

NORTH PARAVUR
23.11.2007
venue- LAKSMI COLLEGE, Paravur
hosted by KESARI FILM SOCIETY

contact person- Adv. M. B. Shaji 98479 27589

ERNAKULAM
24.11.2007
venue- ADHYAPAKABHAVAN
hosted by COCHIN FILM SOCIETY

contact person- Suresh Maruthur 9447414433

FILM DETAILS

Maati Maay

Dir. Chitra Palekar

2006/Color/98’/Marati

Based on a short story by Mahaswetha Devi, this is a heart-rending tale of a young mother who is trapped between her instincts and needs, and the compulsions of her ancestral duty as dictated by the social system.Chandi is a beautiful young woman from a lower caste, whose family has traditionally been in charge of a childrens’ graveyard. Chandi inherits the job and performs it with great pride as her sacred duty. But, after she gives birth to her son Bhagirath, things start to change. She begins to get deeply affected by children’s deaths. But her husband Narsu fails to understand her turmoil. The community forces her to continue with her work. And, when she finally rebels, the villagers become extremely hostile and punishes her at the harshest possible manner. If Chandi gets justice in the end, it is only through the love and courage of her son Bhagirath who dares to defy the system.

Kiss me not on the eyes

Dir. Jocelyne Saab

2005/Color/112’/Arabic

The lilting gait of a woman’s ankles, the seductive swivel of her hips. Meet Dunia, an enthusiastic pupil of poetry and belly dancing. She wants to follow the footsteps of her dear mother but she discovers that her ability to express her art is constrained by a sexually-repressed self. Writer /Director Jocelyne Saab subtly highlights the loud exchanges, the rowdy bazaars and the throbbing beat of the drums to seductively evoke an image of an Egyptian woman pulsating with life, promising a heady ride through the world of a female. She meets Dr. Beshir, a celebrated writer and with him she discovers the pleasure of senses.An educated young Egyptian woman defends her artistic integrity as a dancer and her social independence in the midst of modern Cairo’s cultural wars.

Fireworks wednesday

Dir. Asghar Farhadi

2006/Color/104’/Farci

A girl happily engaged and soon to marry, finds a job doing the spring cleaning for a husband and wife of middle class. Through her still innocent eyes, she observes their rather violent break-up and discovers a reality of marriage which she never could have imagined previously.Fireworks Wednesday, throws a glance at the life of a modern Iranian family whose inner relationships are shadowed by doubts, hidden feelings and fears araising from mistrust. What’s offered by Asghar Farhadi is a universal picture of the plagues of insecurity, made realistic by believable and intimate characters and a smooth natural plot.

Dosar

Dir. Rituparno Ghosh

2006/B W/127’/Bengali

Dosar is set in the backdrop of the urban and contemporary Kolkatha. Kaushik and Kaberi seem to have a contended married life until one incident shatters the glasshouse their matrimony dwells in. Kaushik’s infidelity is brutally exposed. Love is put to test, loyalties are betrayed and duties are questioned. Kaberi is torn between the love for husband and coping with her unfaithfulness. While the wife in Kaberi badly wants to see Kaushik healthy and happy again, the strong woman in her hates the fact that she is nursing the very man who has deceived her trust.

Saira

Dir. Dr. Biju

2005/Color/90’/Malayalam

Story of a young, talented journalist, Saira who tries to meet Khasim Abbas, leader of the prominent terrorist group, Al-jihadi.

Karutha pakshikal

Dir. Kamal

2006/Color/120’/Malayalam

Story of Murugan, a Tamil migrant worker.

Pulijanmam

Dir. Priyanandanan

2006/Color/92’/Malayalam

Story of Karigurukkal.

Abhinetri

Dir. A V Sasidharan

2006/Color/40’/Malayalam

Documentary based on the life and experiences of Malayalm actress Nilambur Ayisha, who hails from atraditional Muslim family in north Kerala.

Kadaltheerathu

Dir. Sherry

2006/Color/21’/Malayalam-Short fiction

An adaptation of the short story of the same title by OV Vijayan.

Dreaming Lhasa

Dir.Ritu Sarin, Tenzing Sonam

2005/Color/90’/Tibetan

A Tibetan travels to Dharamsala to make a film about the exile community, and to escape her crumbling personal life back in New York City. She makes a connection to a disaffected local who spends his time online and chasing Western girls, as well as an ex-monk who recently escaped from political imprisonment. Together they end up on the search for a CIA-trained resistance fighter who has been missing for some time.

Accused

Dir. Jacob Thuesen

2005/Color/103’/Danish

On the surface Henrik and Nina Christofferson are an ordinary family living happily. But they have a problem. Their daughter, Stine, a difficult 14 year old, has a habit of telling lies in class. When Stine accuses her father of sexual abuse, and is believed by seemingly eager social workers, their family is thrust into crisis. Could Henrik have done it? And when Stine prepares to return home, the ugly side of family life is exposed.