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FILMS IN APRIL, 2004
 
     
  Israeli Film Festival  
  Collab: Embassy of Israel and Federation of Film Societies of India  
     
  20th April
 
   
  7.00 PM
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Inauguration by H.E. David Danieli, Ambassador of Israel.  
   
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Desperado Square”(90 mins)  
     
Dir: Torati Beni
The Medevon brothers decide to reopen their neighbourhood cinema with the screening of the Indian film “ Sangam”. As the brothers persist with their search for the print, new family secrets are revealed.
 
         
  21st April      
  7.00 PM
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“Time of  Favor” (90 mins)  
     
Dir: Joseph Cedar

Story of an orthodox army officer whose allegiance towards his lady love and his faith is put to the test.

 
         
  21st April      
  8.45 PM
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“Clean Sweep”  
     
Dir: Davidof Oded
When Aya discovers that she is being used as bait to nail down a wanted mafia boss, she decides to go her own way.
 
         
  22nd April      
  7.00 PM
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“Besame Mucho”(95 mins)  
     
Dir: Pitchadze Joseph
Ten detached characters living in Southern Tel Aviv are involved in a robbery. The brutal outcome of the theft alters their understanding of love forever.
 
         
  22nd April      
  8.45 PM
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“The Investigation Must Go On” (105 mins)  
     
Dir: Rozenbaum
Story of police officer Micha Stein whose life is altered after the arrest of Shalom. What appears to be a simple case, grows increasingly complex.
 
         
  27th April      
  8.45 PM
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Giraffes (120 mins, 1999)  
     
Dir: Grad Tzahi
The story revolves around three single girls living in the same apartment block whose lives take a macabre turn one evening. 
 
         
 
OTHER FILMS
 
     
  A film focus showcasing the versatility of the talented director-actor Vijaya Mehta.  
     
  5th April      
   
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Party (1984)  
     
Dir: Ketan Mehta Cast: Vijaya Mehta, Rohini Hattangadi
 
         
  6th April      
   
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Rao Saheb (1986)  
   
Dir: Vijaya Mehta Cast: Vijaya Mehta
 
         
  8th April
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Pestonjeet (1988)  
     
Dir: Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi Cast: Vijaya Mehta
 
      ALL FILMS COURTSEY NFDC, DELHI  
         
         
  29th April
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'Audrey’s Rain' - A HALLMARK CHANNEL PRESENTATION  
     
Cast: Jean Smart (Won Emmy Award –Frasier), Richard Gilliland
Synopsis: Following the death of her sister, Audrey Walker finds herself playing surrogate mother to her grieving niece and nephew, as well as caretaker to her other emotionally fragile sister. Struggling with painful memories of the pasts, Audrey is resigned to a lonely fate- until her childhood sweetheart returns to their hometown”.
 
         
  24th April
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FILM DISCUSSION GROUP  
     
Synopsis: meets for the screening and discussion of the much acclaimed 'Bowling for Columbine' by Michael Moore (2003 / 104 mins.). Won Oscar for Best Documentary Feature. The film is a journey through America, through its past, to discover why America’s pursuit of happiness is so riddled with violence. Filmmaker and film scholar Shohini Ghosh will introduce the film and facilitate the discussion.
 
         
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