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  Films in April, 2006  
     
     
     
  4th April
 
    
  7:00 PM
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 My Nikifor (2004/94mins)  
     
Dir. Krzysztof Krauze
Nikifor, is the story of an illiterate street painter who became one of the greatest artists of Poland. The film has been screened at major international festivals.
 
         
  5th April      
  7:00 PM
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 John Paul II (2005)  
     
Dir. John Kent Harrison
Based on the remarkable life of Pope John Paul II, the film portrays the life of Karol Wojtyla (John Paul II) in his adult years prior to being elected Pope and his extraordinary 26-year reign till his death. Limited invitations available at the Programme desk. Collab: Embassy of Poland.
 
         
  6th April      
  7:00 PM
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 Repeat of John Paul II (2005)  
     
Dir. John Kent Harrison
Based on the remarkable life of Pope John Paul II, the film portrays the life of Karol Wojtyla (John Paul II) in his adult years prior to being elected Pope and his extraordinary 26-year reign till his death. Limited invitations available at the Programme desk. Collab: Embassy of Poland.
 
         
  10th April      
  7:00 PM - Nat Geo's Secrets Unveiled The Knights Templar  
     
The film reveals the history of the powerful religious organization that was said to own the Holy Grail and the conspiracies surrounding it. Collab: National Geographic Channel. Limited invitations available at the Programme desk.
 
         
  10th April      
  8:00 PM - Nat Geo's Secrets Unveiled Apocalypse  
     
The film explores the prophecies of the end of the world and compares them to newly uncovered scientific facts. Collab: National Geographic Channel. Limited invitations available at the Programme desk.
 
         
  11th April      
  7:00 PM
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 Nat Geo's Secrets Unveiled Project X - Secrets Revealed  
     
The film explores the ancient religion of Christianity and the multiple theories that have surrounded it down the centuries. Collab: National Geographic Channel. Limited invitations available at the Programme desk.
 
         
  11th April
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 Awaited  
  7:00 PM  
On the occasion of the launch of 'Helen: The Life And Times Of An H Bomb' by Jerry Pinto, an interaction with the author followed by a film screening. Please check with the Programme desk for details. Collab: Penguin Books India.
 
         
 
OTHER FILMS
         
  3rd April      
  6:30 PM
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FILM CLUB DISCUSSION -Film Discussion Group meets for the screening and discussion of Shaji Karun's acclaimed film VANAPRASTHAM (1999/120 mins) Story of a Kathakali dancer torn between his art, his love and questions of paternity. The film was selected for the Un Certain Regard Section at the Cannes Film Festival. Winner of the Best Film at the National Awards. Historian and Film Scholar, DILIP MENON will introduce the film and facilitate the discussion.

 
     

 

  
       
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