Screenings – Mohile Parikh Center https://www.mohileparikhcenter.org Tue, 02 Mar 2021 11:29:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.1.16 https://www.mohileparikhcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/MPC-Logo-artwork-only-circle-150x150.png Screenings – Mohile Parikh Center https://www.mohileparikhcenter.org 32 32 Raju & I https://www.mohileparikhcenter.org/raju-i-2/ Sat, 08 Dec 2012 07:36:49 +0000 http://mpc.noemacorp.com/?p=309 Directors: Gayatri Rao and Chetan Sharma
NGO: Corp

December 8, 2012 | 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm
Dharavi Shelter, Corp, Mumbai

Produced by Aseema and directed by Animagic, Raju & I is a 30 minute long animation film that examines the problems of disadvantaged children, from the point of view of a 12 year old child. The film focuses on the rights of the child mainly right to education and speaks of how each one of us can do our bit. Its animated characters, sensitive approach and strong message have made the film appealing to people of all ages and have also invited much accolade. In 2005, the film won the National Award for the Best Animation Film. The screening will be followed by a discussion with the filmmakers.

]]> Raju & I https://www.mohileparikhcenter.org/raju-i/ Sat, 13 Oct 2012 07:28:23 +0000 http://mpc.noemacorp.com/?p=298 Directors: Gayatri Rao and Chetan Sharma
NGOs: Acorn Foundation, Kotak Education Foundation, Udaan Foundation and Vidya

October 13, 2012 | 3.00 pm to 4.00 pm
Cama Hall, K.R. Cama Oriental Institute, Mumbai

Produced by Aseema and directed by Animagic, Raju & I is a 30 minute long animation film that examines the problems of disadvantaged children, from the point of view of a 12 year old child. The film focuses on the rights of the child mainly right to education and speaks of how each one of us can do our bit. Its animated characters, sensitive approach and strong message have made the film appealing to people of all ages and have also invited much accolade. In 2005, the film won the National Award for the Best Animation Film. The screening will be followed by a discussion with the filmmakers.

]]> Malli https://www.mohileparikhcenter.org/malli/ Sat, 21 May 2011 06:57:47 +0000 http://mpc.noemacorp.com/?p=255 Director: Santosh Sivan
NGOs: Balika Ashram, Mumbai Mobile Crèches, Smile and Udaan Foundation

May 21, 2011 | 11.30 am to 2.30 pm
M.C. Ghia Hall, Mumbai

The film Malli (1998), directed by Santosh Sivan revolves around the story of Malli, a poor girl who spends most of her time helping her family by collecting firewood, and playing games in a nearby forest with her deaf and mute best friend. Amongst her many dreams, her one main wish is to get herself a colourful dress to wear to a lively festival. However, during her quest she meets an old local storyteller, who shares with her a story of a magical blue stone that can cure her best friend’s muteness. With new horizons to pursue, she sets off to find this mysterious blue wishing stone.

]]> Heda Hoda https://www.mohileparikhcenter.org/heda-hoda-film-screening-with-ngo-children/ Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:55:32 +0000 http://mpc.noemacorp.com/?p=153 Director: Vinod Ganatra
NGOs: Balika Ashram, Childline (Hamara Foundation), Mukhtangan, Prerana, Sunbeam, and Smile
In association with World Kids Foundation and Children’s Film Society

February 19, 2009 | 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm
M.C. Ghia Hall, Mumbai

Heda Hoda means Idhar -Udhar in Hindi and Here and There in English, it also sends across a message that national borders are political creations and the reality of the common man across the border (India and Pakistan) is one of good-will and friendship and the films points to the possibility of hope and peace amid decades of conflict.

In his debut feature film, director Vinod Ganatra celebrates the triumph of the innocence of youth over the rigid parameters of law that often undermine common sense.

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