Tribal film fest at NFAI on May 17

With a motive to provide platform to the rigorous life lived and the challenges faced by various tribal communities,a Tribal Film Festival has been organised at the National Film Archives of India (NFAI) auditorium on May 17.

With a motive to provide platform to the rigorous life lived and the challenges faced by various tribal communities,a Tribal Film Festival has been organised at the National Film Archives of India (NFAI) auditorium on May 17. The festival has been conceptualised by Bahurang,an organisation that has been working towards development of theatre and cinema in collaboration with Films Division of India and Government of Maharashtra.

Speaking about the festival,Kundalik Kedari,founder,Bahurang said,A number of festivals handling various topics are organized in the city. But not many want to know the harsh realities that are associated with the lives of nomadic tribes. This festival will provide platform to the issues tribal communities face. More and more filmmakers need to venture into this sensitive topic and we are hopeful that this festival will inspire many to do so.

The one-day festival,now in its fourth year will showcase short films based on the lives of tribes in India. Out of 10-15 films that will be screened at the festival,three films have been produced by Films Division of India while the rest are made by various directors from across the state. Some of the films to be screened at the festival include Jyanche Kuni Aikat Nahi,a film-based on the life of Katkari community,Somacha Swapna,based on forest laws in addition to films depicting lives of Koli,Thakar,Gotur and other tribes.

Man in search of man,a film by Films Division of India that features the life of tribes in Andaman and Nicobar Islands,will also be screened at the festival.

We are still receiving the entries for the festival. The response for the past three years was good and we are hopeful that this year as well,audience will attend the festival in large numbers, added Kedari. Vijay Jadhav,director,NFAI said,This is a different topic for a film festival and it will be a unique as well as noble use of the archives.

The festival will start on May 17 at 5.30 pm at NFAI auditorium. Entry is free for all.

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