Once again this semester, we would like to invite all interested parties to our film evenings. The films will be shown in the original languages with English subtitles as part of the courses.
Venue: Schillerstraße 6, Room: S-102
Time: 17:15
We will start on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 with the 2016 film "Pink" (length: 2h 16 min.; language: Hindi with English subtitles).
Plot:
In New Delhi, three independent women, Minal, Falak, and Andrea, find themselves entangled in a web of injustice after an evening with affluent men turns sinister. When Minal defends herself from an attempted rape by one of the men, they face threats, blackmail, and false accusations. With the help of a retired lawyer, Deepak, they fight back against a society steeped in regressive attitudes toward women. As the courtroom battle unfolds, the truth about the assault emerges, leading to the men's arrest and the women's vindication, highlighting the importance of consent and women's autonomy.
Further screenings this semester:
24.04.2024
Film: Peranbu / Resurrection / പേരൻേ്
(Year: 2019; length: 2h 27 min.; language: Tamil with English subtitles)
This Tamil film follows the story of a father who takes care of his disabled daughter. It explores themes such as love, sacrifice and the importance of family.
15.05.2024
Film: Jürgen Schaflechner's documentary "Thrust into Heaven"
(Year: 2017; length: approx. 1h 10 min)
The documentary sheds light on the life of a transgender Hindu goddess who plays an important role in the culture of South India.
29.05.2024
Film: From Jalsah to Jalsā: Music, Identity, and (Gender) Transitioning at a Hījṛā Rite of Initiation by Jeff Roy
(Year: 2017; length: approx. 1h.; with short discussion of the corresponding article)
This film offers an insight into the lives of Hījṛās, transgender or intersex people in India, and their role in traditional rites.
05.06.2024
Film: Gangubai Kathiawadi / गंगूबाई काठियावाड़ी
(Year: 2022; length: 2h 32 min; language: Hindi with English subtitles)
Based on a true story, this Hindi film tells the story of Gangubai, a woman from the city of Kathiawad who became the most powerful and influential woman in Mumbai's underworld.
19.06.2024
Film: Survey City and subsequent discussion with Prof. Dr. Sanjay Srivastava
(more information to follow)
03.07.2024
Film: Bol / بول
(Year: 2011; length: 2h 45 min.; language: Urdu with English subtitles)
This Urdu film tells the story of a family facing numerous challenges, including social prejudices and family conflicts.
17.07.2024
Film: Annapoorani: The Goddess of Food
(Year: 2023; length: 2h 26 min.; language: Tamil with English subtitles)
The Tamil film honors the goddess Annapoorani, who is worshipped as a symbol of food and food security. It explores the spiritual significance of food in Indian culture.
You can find more information on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/indologie.zaw_uni.leipzig/) and in our Facebook group Indologie und Zentralasienwissenschaften, Universität Leipzig (https://www.facebook.com/groups/247445458738851).