Anand Patwardhan speaks All the dire predictions of communal 2 carnage made in my films came true “Ram Ke Naam, an attempt to Muslims as we have witnessed in Gujarat scrutinize the growth of tragic events riot and Babri Masjid demolition. But it’s which culminated in the demolition almost impossible to find a Dalit or even an of Babri Masjid was opposed harshly OBC leader in the leadership of BJP. How by Sangh Parivar. They don’t want can they be pro dalit when they reap the films, documentaries and literature benefits of brahmanical hegemony which to flourish as art invents and reinvents is inherent in their Hindutva ideology. democracy, free thought and humanity. They oppose free thought and ex- Sangh Parivar has nothing to do with pression. They inhibit my documentaries religion. They mix religion with politics including Ram Ke Naam from getting ap- for their electoral gains. There exists rigid peared in mainstream national media. I caste system within BJP. They flourish out don’t think that it’s abysmal to talk about SATURDAY of caste and communal harangue and later communalism. Sulky silence would con- they contribute to it. BJP is anti dalit and tribute to their growth instead of prevent- anti democratic. They use Dalits against ing it.” 21 / 2018 JULY t‑U‑mI‑y‑ps‑aâd‑n F¶ k‑z‑mX{‑´‑y{‑]J‑y‑m]\‑w h‑nPbI‑rj‑vW³ t‑U‑mI‑y‑ps‑aâd‑n A¶‑p‑w C¶‑p‑w k‑z‑mX{‑´‑y- S‑p¯hÀ k‑z‑mX{‑´‑y a‑mW‑v. k‑z‑mX{‑´‑y¯‑ns‑â {‑]J‑y‑m]\h‑p- ¯‑ns‑â hg‑nb‑mW‑v X‑n a‑mW‑v. k‑n\‑na U‑nP‑näe‑mbt‑X‑ms‑Sb‑mW‑v cs‑ªS‑p¯X‑v. t‑U‑mI‑y‑ps‑aâd‑n k‑z‑mX{‑´‑y¯‑ns‑â h‑ni‑m- k‑z‑mX{‑´‑y¯‑n\‑p‑w e‑mI‑mi§f‑nt‑e¡‑v N‑ndI‑p h‑nc‑n¡‑m³ X‑pS- AX‑nc‑pIÄ s‑I«‑m³ §‑nbX‑v F¶ h‑mZ¯‑n Ig-¼‑nÃ. t‑U‑m- {‑iaa‑pï‑mh‑pa-t‑Ã‑m. I‑y‑ps‑aâd‑nb‑ps‑S Nc‑n{‑Xa‑mc‑w`‑n¡‑p¶X‑v C‑u {‑ia§s‑f t‑NÀ t‑d‑m-_-ÀS‑v ^‑v-f‑mlÀ«‑nb‑p-s‑S \‑m\‑q¡‑v H‑m^‑v ¡‑pI F¶X‑p‑w t‑U‑m Z‑n t‑\‑mÀ-¯‑n-t‑e‑m t‑a‑m\b‑nt‑e‑m t‑P‑m¬ I‑y‑ps‑aâd‑n cNb‑nX‑m Battering Frames of {‑K‑nt‑bg‑v-ks‑â {‑U‑n^‑vs‑äg‑v-k‑nt‑e‑m AÃX‑m- h‑ns‑â \‑nX‑m´a‑mb ISab‑mb‑n a‑md‑p¶‑p \‑p‑w. k‑n\‑na Xs‑¶ X‑pS§‑p¶X‑v t‑U‑mI‑y‑p ï‑v. AX‑ps‑I‑mï‑mW‑v dj‑y³ Ne¨‑n{‑X CM Survival s‑aâd‑nb‑net‑Ã? e‑qa‑nbÀ kt‑l‑mZc·‑mÀ I‑mc·‑mÀ k‑n²‑m´§Ä Na¨‑ps‑I‑mï‑nc‑p¶ IDSFFK is relevant at times of imperialistic invasions: t‑¸‑mÄ k‑n\‑na b‑mY‑mÀY‑ya‑mW‑v F¶‑v Spotting the struggle of Indian villagers I‑mW‑n¨ k‑n\‑naIf‑n Hs‑c®s‑a‑m-g‑n¨‑v erala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan have the power to influence the thought documentary maker Anand Patwardhan, k‑nK‑m s‑hÀt‑«‑m^‑v {‑]J‑y‑m]‑n-¨-X‑v. k‑n\‑na‑m K against Sardar Sarovar dam project and echo- as‑äÃ‑m‑w t‑U‑mI‑y‑ps‑aâd‑nIf‑mW‑v. B Hs‑c has reminded that IDSFFK is relevant at process of our society,” said Pinarayi who was honoured with first ever Life- s‑hd‑ns‑¯‑’ F¶ C‑u k‑wÚ Ne¨‑n{‑X ing an eco-political approach of film making, ®-¯‑nÂ- t‑X‑m«¡‑mc³ s‑NS‑nIÄ \\b‑v a time when documentaries and short while inaugurating the 11th edition of time Achievement Award of IDSFFK, Nc‑n{‑X¯‑ns‑e ]e I‑meL«§f‑ne‑p‑w A Narmada Diary, will be the centre of attrac- ¡‑p¶ N‑n{‑X¯‑nÂ- a‑m{‑Xa‑mb‑nc‑n¡‑p‑w films are becoming expressions of dissent IDSFFK. “This influential capacity of Pinarayi said that Anand’s works are BhÀ¯‑n¨‑p {‑]t‑b‑mK‑n¡s‑¸S‑p¶‑pï‑v. tion in the second day of 11th IDSFFK. Filmed e‑qa‑nbÀa‑mÀ k‑z‑mX{‑´‑y`‑wK‑w t‑\c‑n«‑nc‑n- and resistance against imperialist forces. documentaries and short fictions makes truthful discourses on contemporary by Anand Patwardhan and Simanthini, A Nar- AX‑ns‑â at‑\‑mÚa‑mb Bh‑nj‑vIc-W- ¡‑pI. I‑mcW‑w‑, CXcN‑n{‑X§f‑ns‑et‑¸‑ms‑e it an effective tool against imperialist in- times. “One should be secular enough mada Diary narrates how the state sponsored §Ä \‑m‑w I‑mW‑p¶X‑v a‑m³ h‑n¯‑v Z‑n “Documentaries and short films that a\‑pj‑y\‑p‑w I‑pX‑ncb‑p‑w ]«‑nb‑ps‑aÃ‑m‑w vasions on our cultural spheres,” added to fearlessly present facts as facts, and development model militates against the fun- a‑qh‑n I‑y‑madb‑ne‑p‑w h‑mÄ«À d‑p¯‑va‑ms‑â discusses topics ranging from environ- t‑k‑zÑb‑v¡‑v a‑m{‑X‑w h‑nt‑[bc‑mb‑n Ne‑n¡‑p Pinarayi. filmmakers like Anand Patwardhan is a damental rights of common people to protect Ib‑p‑w e‑qa‑nbÀ¡‑p Ahs‑c \‑nb{‑´‑nt‑¡ï k‑n‑w^W‑n H‑m^‑v F k‑nä‑nb‑ne‑pa‑mW‑v. mental issues to racism, and regional Referring to acclaimed investigative model in such regard,” said Pinarayi. their constitutional rights. The film also deals _‑m[‑yX CÃ‑mb‑nc‑n¡‑pIb‑p‑w s‑N¿‑p¶ Ah U‑nP‑nä b‑pK‑w AX‑nc‑pIs‑f t‑`Z‑n¡‑m³ subjects to international concerns with themes such as eternal struggles like rich Ø t‑X‑m«¡‑mc\‑n \ãs‑¸S‑pIb‑mW‑v. Ne¨‑n{‑XI‑mc\‑v Ic‑p¯‑p ]Ic‑p¶‑p. {‑] vs. poor, rural vs. urban and tradition vs. prog- Ah‑ns‑S k‑z‑m`‑mh‑nI Ne\§Ä¡‑v \‑nb I‑mi\¯‑ns‑â {‑]b‑mk§Ä¡‑p‑w ]c‑n ress. In the backdrop of ongoing protests by {‑´W‑w hc‑p¶‑p. k‑zbt‑ah Ne‑n¡‑pIbÃ‑, l‑mca‑mh‑pIb‑mW‑v. k¦‑pN‑nXa\Ê‑pIs‑f IDSFFK… The Way to Oscar.... victims of various mega developmental proj- \‑nÀt‑Zi§Ä A\‑pkc‑n¨‑v Ne‑n¡‑pIb‑mW‑v. [Àak¦S¯‑ne‑mg‑v¯‑p¶ b‑mY‑mÀY‑y¯‑n The best Non Fiction film in IDSFFK 2018 ects all over the world, A Narmada Diary as- s‑â k‑vt‑^‑mS\a‑mW‑v C\‑n \S¡‑m\‑pÅX‑v. sumes deeper magnitude. t‑U‑mI‑y‑qs‑aâd‑nb‑ps‑S hg‑n X‑ncs‑ª will receive direct entry to the Oscar nomina- tions. Such an opportunity is not granted to any other Documentary or Short film festivals Festival Director Kamal, Chairman, KSCA l Artistic Director Bina Paul, Vice Chairperson, KSCA l Executive Director and in India. With this provision enabled, an Indi- Chief Editor Mahesh Panju, Secretary, KSCA l Deputy Director (Festival) H Shaji l Deputy Director (Programmes) N.P Sajeesh an film is sure to go for Oscar nominations, as l Executive Editor Rajesh Chirappadu l Associate Editor Nowfal N l Sub Editors Anil Kumar KS, Goutham V S, Rahul S, Ramees only Indian films are screened in the IDSFFK Rajai l Photography Vincent Peter l Design and Layout Sivaprasad B l Illustration Sudheer PY l Team Chandramohan, competition category. Anand Patwardhan receiving Life Time Achievement Award from Pinarayi Vijayan Jayakumar, Resmi Anil l Printed at Akshara Offset, Thiruvananthapuraml Printed and Published by Mahesh Panju, Secretary, KSCA on behalf of Department of Cultural Affairs, Govt. of Kerala l Email [email protected] Not just a child’s play Animation is a mode of political expression and innovation that ad- dresses and interrogates (animates) a range of cultural, environmental, ideological, governmental and personal conflicts. Initially it was formed as a combined effort in studios. In an era of advancing technology, even a single person can design animation mov- ies. It is one of the most powerful medium to express a real- ity packed with humor and satire. Being a combination of painting, music, dance and many other art forms it has quickly become an omnipotent and pervasive art form. Kamal presenting IDSFFK Festival Book to chief guest Rakesh Sharma Lenin Rajendran receiving IDSFFK Daily Bulletin from A K Balan Unfettered capital has deteriorated animation as it become the mouthpiece of cultural industry domi- Anima nated by corporate powers. It inculcates hegemonic Festival Unfolds with a Grandeur Ceremony ideologies in the mindset of common people. Kids tion and teenagers are often addicted to animation movies The 11th edition of IDSFFK was official- Cultural Affairs Minister AK Balan the festival book to chief guest Rakesh which makes the situation worse. On the other hand, ly inaugurated by Kerala Chief Minister presided over the inaugural ceremony Sharma, while festival bulletin was animations are also been used as a tool to resist this Pinarayi Vijayan in an auspicious func- while acclaimed documentary filmmak- presented by Minister AK Balan to cultural incursion. Animation performs a socio-politi- tion held at Kairali Theater on July 20. er Rakesh Sharma was the chief guest. veteran Malayalam filmmaker Lenin cal function of resistance beyond its inherent entertain- Pioneering investigative documentary Kamal (Chairman of Kerala Chalachitra Rajendran. ment purpose. In Kerala, production and circulation of filmmaker Anand Patwardhan received Academy), Beena Paul (Vice Chairper- Opening movie Human Flow directed animation movies are comparatively low. Film festivals and the first ever Lifetime Achievement son, Academy) and Mahesh Panju (Sec- by Ai Weiwei was screened in front of signature films are the only platforms that accommodate the Award of IDSFFK from Pinarayi Vijayan retary, Academy) attended the function. a full house, following the inaugural creative space of animations. Due to the domination of MNC’s, at the function. Academy Chairman Kamal presented function. free and democratic endeavors in the area of animation faces a crisis. Therefore in the 11th edition of IDSFFK, animation films are given prime importance considering it as an act of political resistance.

From the session Meet the Directors moderated by H Shaji, Deputy Director (Festival) Lata Mani, Chronicler of Poetic Abstracts Today’s Programme and abstract layers of human psyche result- Roads of Uncertainty With the screening of Lata Mani’s work at In Conversation IDSFFK 2018, movie lovers are handed an ed in a distinctive visual language, which On the Way, a road movie stretching for 15 minutes is a sync sound- opportunity to know a filmmaker whose could accommodate the emotional experi- ed film questioning various perceptions of society through a con- 2.00 pm / Nila Theatre works explores the scope of audio visual aes- ence of a sensuous environment. versational journey of two people. It is directed by Sathish Babu. Lata Mani in conversation thetics to convey abstract human feelings. The 11th edition of IDSFFK will screen The scenic shots of Kottayam, Pambady and with C S Venkiteswaran A Mumbai based filmmaker, Lata, is also five of Lata Mani’s works, all which she di- Changanacherry are brought to the screen Press Meet rected in collaboration with Buenos Aires a highly regarded contemplative writer, fem- by the exemplary cinematography of Ra- 12 Noon / Kairali Portico inist historian and cultural critic. Lata com- based filmmaker Nicolas Grandi. De Sidere, manunni who ensured script by Binulal 11.00 am / Press Club pleted her studies from Delhi University and which explores a universe of alternatives Unni doesn’t lose its soul. University of California, before encounter- through the sense of vision, sound, skin, Anand Patwardhan and ing with a serious head injury while she was texture and rhythm, Here Now, a visual Rakesh Sharma working as the faculty at University of Cali- journey between memory and loss, Noctu- fornia. The injury restricted Lata to read, do rine, part I&II, an audio visual poem on ur- Face to Face mathematics or engage in continues narra- ban nightlife, and Poetics of Fragility, a ka- 5.00 pm / Kairali Portico tive, but led her attention to experiment with leidoscopic vision of helplessness and body sound and image and intensified her com- aesthetics, are the selected works of Lata mitment to social justice. Her technological Mani which will be screened at IDSFFK manipulations to envisage into the deeper 2018.