Monday is not mundane anymore as three poets and a mother are here to tell you stories that you have probably never heard before
Monday is not mundane anymore as three poets and a mother are here to tell you stories that you have probably never heard before
A Butterfly in the Wind
Writer and Director: Abbas Rafaei
Duration: 97 minutes
Country: Iran
Butterfly in the Wind, an experimental film made in 2004 by the famous Iranian director Abbas Rafaei will be shown today with English subtitles. This movie will be showcased as a part of the International Film Festival 2010, organised by the Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy (KCA) in collaboration with the Federation of Film Societies of India (FFSI).
The movie revolves around the life of Ida, who has come out of the prison after 10 years of sentence. Once out, she tries to find her father as her only daughter Sehr is with him. But soon she learns that her husband Nadir has taken Sehr away. Ida decides to find her daughter and travels across the desert facing many obstacles.
Suddenly she meets Amir, a recluse, who stays away from the city. Not knowing if he is a friend or an enemy, Ida asks for Amir's help and both embark on a journey to find Sehr. But Nadir informs that Sehr is dead. Shocked and heartbroken Ida decides to find out the truth.
At: Sampriti, Malleswaram, 4.30 pm
Call: 2213 3410
For: Rs 200
Student Pass Rs 100
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Literary matters
What happens when authors, intellectuals and art lovers come together one evening? Something like a Welsh Literary Evening happens. Organised by the British Council & Welsh Assembly Government, this event is a part of India-Wales Writers Chain 2010-12 aiming to develop cultural connections between Wales and India through literature.
Authors Menna Elfyn, Paul Henry and Tishani Doshi will be present at the event holding reading sessions. The authors will not only read poems but also explore the challenges and opportunities of writing poetry across different languages. The event will be moderated by Arundhati Ghosh, Deputy Director, India Foundation for the Arts and will be followed by an interaction with the audience.
At: The Park, MG Road
On: November 15, 7 pm onwards
Call: 2248 9220
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