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SUMMARY:Little Language Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Languages carry more than words. They hold songs\, stories\, myths\, proverbs\, poetry and the lived experiences of the communities that speak them. This film festival is not\, at its heart\, simply a celebration of linguistic diversity. It is a reminder of what is at stake when a language disappears: an entire perspective and expression of the world. \nAcross India\, languages such as Tiwa\, Kodava\, Santhali\, Kurmali\, Kokborok and Sherdukpen are spoken by communities whose linguistic traditions are increasingly vulnerable. Globalisation and the dominance of economically powerful languages have accelerated this process\, putting many lesser-spoken languages at risk of disappearing. This film festival brings together films in some of these near-forgotten languages\, offering an opportunity to encounter their speakers\, stories and worlds on their own terms. \nAlongside the screenings\, the festival will bring together filmmakers\, writers and others working with endangered languages for a conversation on the importance of endangered languages. \nSchedule \nDay 1 | Oct 10 | 11:30am – 5:30pm \n11:30am – 11:45am: Opening Note \n11:45am – 1:30pm: Sikaisal / If Only Trees Could Talk\n104 minutes | Tiwa with English subtitles | 2022 | Bobby Sarma Baruah\nSikaisal won the NFA for Best Film in Tiwa language. Directed by Bobby Sarma Baruah\, it is Based on the real-life struggles of Maheswar Patar\, a dedicated school teacher in Ulukunchi village of Assam. Highlighting his determination to educate children in a remote community of Northeast India in the face of numerous challenges\, the film won a Special Jury Mention at the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival. \n1:30pm – 3pm: Break \n3pm – 5:30pm: Kherwal\n125 minutes | Santali with English subtitles | 2023 | Uttam Kamati\nKherwal is an acclaimed Santali-language film written\, directed and produced by Uttam Kamati. After the sudden death of the Norwegian Samuel\, an academic Padre who was researching their tribal culture\, Bidu strives to fulfill the Padre’s last wish: to be buried in the village. This sets off a poignant journey for Bidu’s young son\, who is devastated as he wanted to travel to Norway with the academic. Kherwal uniquely features non-professional actors\, including a local mobile repair shop owner as the lead character. The film has been celebrated on the festival circuit\, winning awards at the Jaipur IFF and the IFF of Kerala. \nThe screening will be followed by an audience Q&A. \nDay 2 | Oct 11 | 11:30am – 7pm \n11:30am – 1pm: Panel discussion on Endangered Languages\nA conversation on the importance of endangered languages and the cultural worlds they hold. Filmmakers\, writers and practitioners reflect on the challenges faced by lesser-spoken languages\, and the ways in which they can be documented\, nurtured and kept alive. \n1pm – 2pm: Break \n2pm – 4:30pm: Ber / The Root\n125 minutes | Kodava with English subtitles | 2023 | Prakash Kariappa\nBer was written\, directed and produced by ex-service man Prakash Kariappa. The Kodava language film encapsulates the intricacies of a father-daughter relationship and in the process delves into themes of tradition\, generational divides\, and the need to preserve the Kodava culture. It has featured in festivals including BIFFes and Dhaka International Film Festival. \nThe screening will be followed by an audience Q&A. \n4:30pm – 4:45pm: Tea Break \n4:45pm – 6:30pm: Whispers Of The Mountains\n90 minutes | Rajasthani with English subtitles | 2025 | Jigar Nagda\nWhispers Of The Mountains is a Rajasthani language drama directed by Jigar Nagda\, featured in the Indian Panorama section of the 56th IFFI at Goa. It explores the fragile balance between ecological preservation and the livelihoods of communities living in the Aravalli region\, underscoring the human cost of mining in Northwest India. \nThe screening will be followed by an audience Q&A. \n6:30pm – 7pm: Closing Note \nVenue: Seminar Halls\n\n\nFilms That Keep Languages Alive\nRSVP here (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkt2Jx6QhM7vZ3OQy_kjwEby9rx_snao2TXJi_LbYAwD1lsQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor)\n*Speakers*: Ratnottama Sengupta\, Uttam Kamati\, Prakash Kariappa\, Jigar Nagda\n*Event Categories*: Film\, Language\, Society
URL:https://bangaloreinternationalcentre.org/event/little-language-film-festival/
LOCATION:Bangalore International Centre\, 7\, 4th Main Road\, Domlur II Stage\, Bangalore\, Karnataka\, 560071\, India
CATEGORIES:Film,Language,Society
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