Habitat Film Club
The Habitat Film Club was started in March 2000. A Member of the Federation of Film Societies of India, Habitat Film Club promises film buffs a rich fare of meaningful and entertaining films from across the world, Masterclasses and interactive sessions with Directors, Producers, Actors, Retrospectives and much more. Members are exposed to the wealth and variety of cinema - from the early classics to the
works of the new filmmakers as well as refreshing departures in mainstream cinema. It also aims to facilitate for members insights into the history of cinema and awareness on contemporary trends. The film club's two standalone annual festivals, namely Habitat International Film Festival in March celebrating critically acclaimed International Cinema, and Habitat Film Festival in May showcasing award winning Pan Indian Cinema, have become indispensable forums for film lovers in the city.
MEMBERSHIP TO HABITAT FILM CLUB IS CLOSED TILL FURTHER NOTICE.
For more information email us on habitatprogrammes@gmail.com
MEMBERSHIP TO HABITAT FILM CLUB IS CLOSED TILL FURTHER NOTICE.
For more information email us on habitatprogrammes@gmail.com
Films This Month!
FILM - 4th Beyond Borders Feminist Film Festival 2023. Curation: Aanchal Kapur and Reena Mohan. Memories and Nurturing. Samuel 17 (India/2022/Malayalam with Eng subs/17 mins). Dir. Alen Savio Lopez. A sudden change in his everyday environment makes a child confused and hard to adapt to his new normal reality. Will he adjust to that change or will he rebel against it? Maunn (India/2020/Hindi with Eng subs/11 mins) Dir. Priyanka Singh. Parents of a young girl child find themselves facing the most decisive moment of their lives when they come to know about their paedophile neighbour. What Do I Do After You (India/2022/English, Hindi with English subs/19 mins) Dir. Lourdes M Supriya.The filmmaker looks at her father, an ageing social activist, and his dedication to his work. She contemplates continuing his work after him, while also navigating his expectations of her, her own hopes for the future and the anxiety of losing him, a thought that has plagued her since the death of her mother. Mum (India, Portugal, Hungary Belgium/2023/ Spanish, Portuguese with Eng subs/18 mins). Dir. Sidhharth Sarin. Through the monotony of everyday realities, we see Sandra, a mother of two, raising her children with a frequently absent father. The satirical representation of her conventional familial life leaves us with questions about her personal desires. Mau (India/2023/Mizo with Eng subs/8 mins) Dir. Shilpika Bordoli. Through ritual folklore and performance, this film explores the relationship between the human and the nonhuman, by evoking the forgotten memory of the mother who dies at child-birth. Kaankhowa (India/2022/Assamese with Eng subs/29 mins) Dir. Hira Das. While playing kabaddi in school, the uniform shirt of 11-year-old Ram gets torn. His widow mother Malati tries to borrow some money for a new shirt from her employer but gets into an argument with his wife. Kaanch (India/2023/Hindi with Eng subs/15 mins). Dir. Jayasri Sridhar. A story of the invisible causes of the injuries endured by a working mother and her young child. Collab. Kriti Film Club and Jagori. The festival marks the South Asian Women’s Day. Screenings followed by QnA with the filmmakers.
Venue : Gulmohar
07:00 pm- FILM - 4th Beyond Borders Feminist Film Festival 2023. Curation: Aanchal Kapur and Reena Mohan. Freedom and Isms. Muktha/Liberated (India/2022/Kannada with Eng subs/ 20 mins) Dir. Medini Kelamane. A family is getting ready for a marriage alliance yet to be made. As the boy, Shekhara is growing a bit out of age and the girl, Pushpa being physically not very appealing, the marriage has been relatively delayed for both of them. But as a twist, the groom’s family rejects the alliance just a couple of days before the wedding without stating an appropriate reason. Padhne Umar/Age of Learning (Nepal/2023/Nepali with Eng subs/26 mins). Dir. Shuvangi Khadka. After struggling all their lives due to illiteracy, two women in rural Nepal are now making their way back to primary school along with their grandchildren. The film explores what drives these women and what they hope to accomplish in the future. Ladies Only (India/ 2022/ English, Hindi and Marathi with English subs / 2022 / 79 mins). Dir. Rebana John. A small film crew enters the ladies compartments of the local trains in Mumbai. Chance encounters and acquaintances are invited to reveal their opinions, their confessions and their stories in a ‘public’ space. Collab. Kriti Film Club and Jagori. The festival marks the South Asian Women’s Day. Screenings followed by QnA with the filmmakers.
Venue : Gulmohar
07:00 pm - DRAMATISED READING - Charu’s Story (English/70 mins). Dir. Piali Ray. A trans-creation of Rabindranath Tagore’s celebrated novella, Nashtanirh (The Broken Nest). The English dialogue is interspersed with renditions of Rabindrasangeet (songs composed by Tagore) in the original. The presentation of this poignant tale of love, marriage, betrayal and empowerment is our humble homage to the genius of Tagore. Tickets at Rs 500, Rs 350 and Rs 200 are available online on bookmyshow.com and at the Habitat Programmes desk.
Venue : Stein Auditorium
07:30 pm - FILM - 4th Beyond Borders Feminist Film Festival 2023. Curation: Aanchal Kapur and Reena Mohan. Elder Stories. No Winter Holidays (Nepal/2023/Nepali with Eng subs /79 mins). Dir. Rajan Kathet, Sunir Pandey. Two lifelong rivals Ratima and Kalima have been appointed caretakers of their empty village. Now in the twilight of their lives, they must forget their past and help each other survive a long and harsh winter. Bhangaar (India/2023/Marathi, Eng with Eng subs/ 64 mins). Dir. Sumira Roy. The journey of India's first couple to jointly appeal for Euthanasia (illegal in India), their quest, crisis and complexities. Collab. Kriti Film Club and Jagori. The festival marks the South Asian Women’s Day. Screenings followed by QnA with the filmmakers.
Venue : Gulmohar
07:00 pm - FILM - 4th Beyond Borders Feminist Film Festival 2023. Curation: Aanchal Kapur and Reena Mohan. Silence and Relationships. In No Sence (India/2023/English/15 mins) Dir. Gia Singh Arora. This film takes us on an intimate journey through Lilya's complex relationship with the haunting reality of child sexual abuse. It explores the complexities of trauma and attachment, memory and the body; inviting reflections on the possibility of healing and recovery. Somewhere Near and Far/Kahin Door aur Paas (India/2022/Hindi, English, Punjabi with Eng subs/23 mins) Dir. Gurleen Grewal. Set in a newly constructed landscape of suburban Delhi, the filmmaker turns the camera inward to the space of her home. Through silences, whispered conversations, and objects, the film examines the complex nature of gender and family dynamics. How Do I Show The Ocean Space You Carried Inside You? (India/2022/Hindi with Eng subs/42 mins). Dir. Bharati Kapadia. Driven by love, and wonder, two individuals, artists, living, working and growing, together and separately. Through the works of the male protagonist, the film brings to us his sharp commentary on the ethos of his times: growing consumerism and pollution; state violence and repression; and the yearning for freedom, both artistic and personal. Hello Guyyz (India/2023/Hindi, Bengali with Eng subs/ 24 mins) Dir. Samiksha Mathur. This film is a reflection of modern day India where - cheap internet, longing to become the next big star, and high aspirations are a reality. But so are class, caste and gender differences. Collab. Kriti Film Club and Jagori. The festival marks the South Asian Women’s Day. Screenings followed by QnA with the filmmakers.
Venue : Gulmohar
07:00 pm - FILM - Goldfish (India, UK, US/2023/English/103 mins) Dir. Pushan Kripalani. With help from a neighbour and a past she has shunned, a young woman returns home to deal with her mother's dementia and the scars of her childhood. Collab. Express Film Club. Screening followed by a discussion with Shubhra Gupta, Film critic, Indian Express. Entry through prior online registrations for IHC Members only.
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Venue : Gulmohar
07:00 pm - FILM - EU Film Festival 2023 After Work (Sweden/Documentary/2023/ English, Italian, Korean, Arabic with Eng subs/81 mins). Dir. Erik Gandini. The majority of jobs that exist today will disappear within a few decades. As technology surpasses human capacity, we have the opportunity to rethink the role of work in our lives. Are we ready for a work-free existence? Sweeping across four continents, the film describes widely different lives where some barely spend any time outside of work while others bathe in leisure. Collab. European Union to India.
- Nominee, Best Documentary: Chicago International Film Festival (2023)
- Nominee, Grand Angle Competition: Visions du Reel International Film Festival Nyon (2023)
Venue : Gulmohar
07:00 pm - FILM - EU Film Festival 2023 Preparations to Be Together for an Unknown Period of Time (Hungary/2020/Hungarian, English with Eng subs/95 mins). Dir. Lili Horvát. Márta, a 40-year-old neurosurgeon, falls in love. She leaves her shining American career behind and returns to Budapest to start a new life with the man. She waits for him in vain at the Liberty Bridge – he does not appear at the rendezvous. Márta starts to search for him desperately, but when she finally finds him, the love of her life claims that they have never met before. Collab. European Union to India.
- Winner, New Directors Competition: Chicago International Film Festival (2020)
- Winner, FIPRESCI Prize: Warsaw International Film Festival (2020)
Venue : Gulmohar
07:00 pm - FILM - EU Film Festival 2023 Jezdeca/Riders (Hungary/2020/Hungarian, English with Eng subs/95 mins). Dir. Dominik Mencej. Spring of 1999. Two friends decide to transform their mopeds into choppers and embark on a journey, looking for freedom and love. On the road, they are joined by a young runaway woman and an old biker. Personal values are tested, God's purpose unclear, free will questioned. The trip turns into a quest for identity, irrevocably changing their lives. Collab. European Union to India.
- Winner, Best Leading Actor; Best Editing; Best Sound: Slovene Film Festival (2022)
- Nominee, Best Film: Sarajevo Film Festival (2022)
- Nominee, Best New Film, Beijing International Film Festival (2023)
Venue : Gulmohar
07:00 pm - FILM - EU Film Festival 2023 The Banshees of Inisherin (Ireland /2022/English/114 mins). Dir. Martin McDonagh. On a remote island off the coast of Ireland, Pádraic is devastated when his buddy Colm suddenly puts an end to their lifelong friendship. With help from his sister and a troubled young islander, Pádraic sets out to repair the damaged relationship by any means necessary. However, as Colm's resolve only strengthens, he soon delivers an ultimatum that leads to shocking consequences. Collab. European Union to India.
- 12 Oscar nominations including Best Motion Picture, Original Screenplay, Best Editing and Best Performance (2023).
- Winner, Outstanding Film of the Year, BAFTA Awards (2023).
Venue : Gulmohar
07:00 pm - FILM - Kinoteka Film Festival. DOPPELGANGER. THE DOUBLE (2023/Polish with Eng subs/120 mins) Dir. Jan Holoubek. A suspense-filled psychological drama with elements of a thriller and a spy movie. A film inspired by the true story of a special agent of Cold-War Poland who posed as the son of a German woman to build false family relations and launch a successful espionage career. Collab. Polish Institute.
- Winner, Best Director, Best Cinematography: Polish Film Festival (2023)
Venue : Stein Auditorium
07:00 pm - FILM - Kinoteka Film Festival. DAD (2022/Polish with Eng subs/110 mins) Dir. Anna Maliszewska. Single dad trucker Michal depends on his Ukrainian neighbour to look after his daughter Miska. When nanny dies, for Michal is the time of growing up to be a dad. Collab. Polish Institute.
- Nominee, Warsaw Grand Prix, Warsaw International Film Festival (2022)
Venue : Stein Auditorium
07:00 pm - FILM - Sonic Sea (2016/Docu/English/61 mins) Dirs. Michelle Dougherty & Daniel Hinerfeld. An Emmy award-winning film produced by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), Sonic Sea powerfully explains how noise pollution from shipping, industrial activities and military sonar is threatening individual marine animals, their underwater habitats and our ocean planet. The film is narrated by Rachel McAdams and features prominent marine conservation experts and environmental activists, including Sting. Collab. Global Wildlife Fair, Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) and International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW).
Venue : Gulmohar
07:00 pm - FILM - Kinoteka Film Festival - Shreds (2022/ Polish with Eng subs/100 mins) Dir. Beata Dzianowicz. The Pateroks are a loving, multi-generational family. Their lives are peaceful and humorous. Suddenly a crack appears in this harmonious reality: Grandpa Gerard begins to act strangely, breaking social conventions and norms. It turns out that these are the first symptoms of Alzheimer's. Gerard's worsening disease puts family relations to a great test, and makes the hidden tensions, secrets and grudges come to light. Collab. Polish Institute.
- Winner, Best Debut Director’ Nominee, Best Film Polish Film Festival (2023).
- Winner, Special Jury Award; Nominee, Warsaw Grand Prix, Warsaw International Film Festival (2023).
Venue : Stein Auditorium
07:00 pm - FILM - Kinoteka Film Festival Leave No Traces (2021/ Polish with Eng subs/160 mins) Dir. Jan P. Matuszynski. Poland, 1983. The country is shaken by the case of Grzegorz Przemyk – a high school student beaten to death by militia. Based on true events, the film follows the story of Jurek – the only witness of the beating, who overnight became the number one enemy of the state. Collab. Polish Institute.
- Nominee, Golden Lion, Venice Film Festival (2021)
- Nominee, FIPRESCI Prize, Palm Springs International Film Festival (2022)
Venue : Stein Auditorium
07:00 pm - FILM - Kinoteka Film Festival - Backwards (2022/ Polish with Eng subs/ 111 mins). Dir. Jacek Lusinski. Inspired by true events. The story of a young mother of an autistic boy, whose many years of stubbornness and the fight against bureaucracy and human heartlessness led to changes in the education system. Collab. Polish Institute.
Venue : Stein Auditorium
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