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JAMMU, Nov. 21
Film festivals might not be alien to the people of metropoles like Delhi or Kolkata, but for the strife-torn people of Kashmir valley who have witnessed nothing but violence in all these years, witnessing one is a unique experience.
Perhaps, this is why a 500-strong audience thronged Kashmir University today for the inauguration of the first international film festival in 17 years. Six international films including some awardwinners will be screened. Hosted by Kashmir University, the three-day festival is being funded by British International Resource Cell in collaboration with the university. “It is for the first time in the past 17 years that an international film festival is taking place in Kashmir. We had a series of discussions over it and we have finally been able to make it happen, after all,” said Prof. Riyaz Rufai, coordinator, International Resource Cell University of Kashmir.
“The focus of the festival is on international issues. It has a message for all and will bring students, scholars and the common man together to analyse the various issues showcased through films,” Prof. Rufai said.
The inaugural film screened today was Sabina Kidwai’s Shadows of Freedom. The film traces the history of three women in a Muslim family in India and how the issues of identity and gender conflicts plagued their lives and family. Forever Sunshine by RR Ranadive and a Kashmiri film Pather Chujaeri by Pankaj Rishi Kumar which reflects the old traditions of Kashmir including non-sectarian folk theatre from Bhand Pather of Kashmir are a few other films to be presented to the audience. International offerings include Britain World War II ~ Winning The Peace, Expectations by Mustafa Imam and Hotel Rwanda.
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