2nd FLASHPOINT Human Rights Film Festival
Set over a 24-hour period, one month after a campaign that took place in Gujarat in 2002, the traces the emotional journey of ordinary people- some who were victims, some perpetrators and some who choose to watch silently. As an ensemble film, it follows multiple narratives that are at some times interconnected and at times discreet, yet all are united by their spatial and emotional context. Through these characters we trace the ways in which violence impacts both inner and outer lives. Violence spares nobody. Yet in the midst of this madness, some find it in their hearts to sing hopeful songs for better times.
Awards: Best Film at Asian Festival of First Films 2008, Singapore; Special Prize award at the International Thessaloniki Film Festival in Greece, the Special Jury Award at the International Film Festival of Kerala, The Maverick Spirit Award at Cinequest Film Festival San Jose, USA; 2010 Filmfare award for Best Editing, best Sound Design, best Costume and Jury award for Best Movie; and 2009 National Film Award for Best Art Direction and Best Editing.
Website: www.firaaqthefilm.com/
Trailer: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8mglg_firaaq-trailer-3_news
Firaaq (Trailer 3) by istream
FIRAAQ (Separation)
Dir: Nandita Das
2008, 101 min / India
Hindi, English, Gujarati / English Subtitles
Starring: NASEERUDDIN SHAH, DEEPTI NAVAL, SANJAY SURI, TISCA CHOPRA, SHAHANA GOWSWAMI, PARESH RAWAL
Set over a 24-hour period, one month after a campaign that took place in Gujarat in 2002, the traces the emotional journey of ordinary people- some who were victims, some perpetrators and some who choose to watch silently. As an ensemble film, it follows multiple narratives that are at some times interconnected and at times discreet, yet all are united by their spatial and emotional context. Through these characters we trace the ways in which violence impacts both inner and outer lives. Violence spares nobody. Yet in the midst of this madness, some find it in their hearts to sing hopeful songs for better times.
Awards: Best Film at Asian Festival of First Films 2008, Singapore; Special Prize award at the International Thessaloniki Film Festival in Greece, the Special Jury Award at the International Film Festival of Kerala, The Maverick Spirit Award at Cinequest Film Festival San Jose, USA; 2010 Filmfare award for Best Editing, best Sound Design, best Costume and Jury award for Best Movie; and 2009 National Film Award for Best Art Direction and Best Editing.
Website: www.firaaqthefilm.com/
Trailer: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8mglg_firaaq-trailer-3_news
Firaaq (Trailer 3) by istream
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