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Community Screenings

KAMLABAI

On 14thSeptember 2019, Cinema of Resistance Delhi chapter and Colorfarm X, an artist residency based in South Delhi's Saket organized a screening of the film Kamlabai directed by Reena Mohan. The film which was based on the life of legendary Marathi stage actress Kamlabai was well received by the audience

TURUP

On 19th July 2019, Cinema of Resistance Delhi chapter and Colorfarm X, an artist residency based in South Delhi's Saket organized a screening of the film 'Turup', directed by Ektara Collective. Through the metaphor of chess, the film explores the themes of gender-relations, caste and class oppression as well as communalism. The screening was followed by a lively and informative discussion between the audience, and 'Turup''s actor, Kuldeep Narakka, who attended the Q&A session with CoR's national convenor Sanjay Joshi.

THE OTHER SONG

On 10th August 2019, Cinema of Resistance Delhi chapter and Colorfarm X, an artist residency based in South Delhi's Saket organized a screening of the film “The Other Song”, directed by Saba Dewan. The Other Song is a result of Saba Dewan’s long years of work with the Tawaif community. Chiefly located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, the film provides a unique glimpse into the beautiful compositions as well as the complex lives of the Tawaifs. The film was well received by the audience who gave a very loud applause to Saba when she arrived for the post screening discussion