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MYTH, MEMORY AND FEMINIST STORYTELLING


90 Mins | | Between Documentary and Fiction

Thu, Nov 7 | 3:30 PM | House of Peace and Dialogue

Poster - MYTH, MEMORY AND FEMINIST STORYTELLING

How do memory, generational wounds, and myth shape feminist storytelling? Filmmakers are increasingly tapping into the rich tapestry of cultural mythology, and personal and family memories, weaving them into narrative and documentary works that address systemic injustices. From intimate encounters between best friends in a beauty parlour to the haunting memories of accused witches, the filmmakers on this panel have presented us with the complex and rich inner landscapes of their female protagonists. The panel will explore how personal, cultural and political contexts shape the narrative creation of filmmakers who tell women’s stories. By examining the experiences of those who craft narratives centred around female protagonists, we will delve into how their unique perspectives inform the stories they tell through the intersection of various social realities. 

Arastu Zakia

Arastu Zakia

Arastu Zakia is a screenwriter and filmmaker. His short film, Riha, was selected for
Bangalore International Short Film Festival (BISFF) and Tasveer Film Festival

Prachee Bajania

Prachee Bajania

Prachee Bajania is a filmmaker, editor, and writer who has made independent
documentaries commissioned by institutions such as the India Foundation for the Arts,
Charles Correa Foundation and Sahapedia.

Shashwat Dwivedi

Shashwat Dwivedi

Shashwat Dwivedi is a screenwriter, lyricist and filmmaker. An alumnus of the Asian
Academy of Film and Television, he has worked with filmmaker Anurag Kashyap as a
development assistant and script supervisor.

Sisira S Nath

Sisira S Nath

Sisira S Nath is currently pursuing a degree in Direction from the Satyajit Ray Film and
Television Institute, Kolkata. Her work engages with themes related to societal norms and
women’s experiences.

Subarna Dash

Subarna Dash

Subarna Dash is an animation filmmaker based in India. She’s an alumna of the Satyajit
Ray Film & Television Institute, Kolkata and her films have been screened and awarded at
prestigious festivals such as Berlinale, Toronto, SXSW, Annecy and others.

Daaman Thandi

Daaman Thandi

Daaman Thandi is the Founder and Editor of The Lipstick Politico, now evolving into Pink Salt Media. She has spearheaded a range of initiatives that explore contemporary South Asian narratives through a feminist and inclusive lens.

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