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THE OPEN FRAME 2003 Showcase
The Open Frame 2003 was organized by UNESCO and the Pubic Service Broadcasting Trust (PSBT) of India, in partnership with the Prasar Bharti in New Delhi from August 21-27, 2003.
The event was an international forum that showcased 50 unique, public service oriented television productions from Africa, Latin America, Middle East and Asia, reflecting the diversity of audio-visual production around the world and the marvellous potential of television when put at the service of the citizens. (See the Festival Report)
International Selection
1. Algeria: Femme Taxi a Sidi Bel Abbes (A taxi woman in Sidi Bel Abbes), Hadjadj Belkacem, 52’, 2000
Theme for discussion: How can television contribute to women’s fight for equality in a society struggling between tradition and modernity?
2. Argentina: Equal but different, Ines Dussel, 20’, 2003
Theme for discussion: Understanding poverty and social exclusion through image anthropology, an innovative approach.
3. Bolivia: Vest Made of Money, Patricio Luna, 27’, 2002
Theme for discussion: Transposition to and dissemination of indigenous tales through television.
4. Cambodia/France: S21, the Khmer Rouge Killing Machine, Rithy Panh, 101’, 2003
Theme for discussion: The filmmaker as an active player in building the collective memory of society. Television’s contribution to understanding history and human kind.
5. China: The Snake Boy, Michelle Chen, 60’, 2002
Theme for discussion:
Television and sexual minorities: how to break taboos in contemporary societies? Do public service broadcasters dare to shock their audiences?
6. Iran: The Truth and the Wind, Amir Hassan Nedaei, 52’, 2003
Theme for discussion: Children’s programming, the challenge of directing children. Iranian excellence in this genre.
7. Lebanon: Sindbad in Baghdad, Hady Zaccak, 26’, 2003
Theme for discussion:
The other side of the story: Baghdad seen by those who do not make the headlines. Television and war: recent experiences.
8. Pakistan: Taller than the Mountains, Dr Farooq Beg, 23’, 2003
Theme for discussion: How can television contribute to women’s fight for equality?
9. Palestine: Invasion, Nizar Hassan, 50’, 2003
Theme for discussion:
The other side of the story: giving a voice to those who do not make the headlines. Television and war: a tool for understanding. Objectivity vs. the expression of the filmmaker’s point of view.
10. Peru: Choropampa, the price of gold, Ernesto Cabellos, 52’, 2002
Theme for discussion: Investigative journalism, or when television seeks justice.
11. Rwanda/Senegal: Rwanda in Memory, Samba Felix Ndiaye, 67’, 2003
Theme for discussion: The filmmaker as an active player in building the collective memory of society. Television’s contribution to understanding history and human kind.
12. South Africa/Namibia: Ochre and Water, Joelle Chesselet, 53’, 2001
Theme for discussion:
Tradition and modernity: questioning development through television.
13. South Korea: Snow falling on the Mountains, Lee Jae Heon (KBS), 57’, 2003
Theme for discussion:
Portrait-making: Going beyond the character to portray the aspirations and hopes of a whole community.
14. Togo: The dilemma of Eya, Adjike Assouma, 26’, 2002
Television, tradition and social development: sensitising the public to the need for education.
15. Uruguay: Aside, Mario Handler, 56’, 2002
Reporting poverty, giving a voice to the outcasts of the knowledge society.
International Selection from India - Non PSBT Films
16. Aftershocks: The Rough Guide to Democracy, Rakesh Sharma, 64’, examines the acquisition / displacement of two quake affected villages for lignite mining and power generation and examines democracy as it exists at the lowest unit level – the Indian village
17. The Bee, the Bear and the Kuruba, Vinod Raje 90’, looks at the struggles of the kurubas, the adivasi community of Nagarahole in South India and their battle for survival against the State and modern society
18. A Night of Prophecy, Amar Kanwar, 77’, through poetry emerges the possibility of unravelling the past, the severity of conflict and the cycles of change
19. Nongdi Tarak-Khidare (But it never rained), Ningthouja Lancha, 39’, is the story of a community, unfavoured by history as it struggle to survive against the backdrop of the Naga-Kuki ethnic conflict which has ravaged their region.
20. When Four Friends Meet, Rahul Roy, 43’, when four friends meet..they share with the camera their secrets, sex and girls, youthful dreams and failures, frustrations and triumphs.
21. Circles in the Sand, Miriam Chandy Menacherry, 12’, on the ferris wheel operators of the Juhu Beach and their search for empowerment through an activist theatre movement.
22. Mat (The Vote), Pankaj Rishi Kumar, 60’, is a deconstruction of the Indian electoral process to explore how democratic ideals adapts itself to surrounding social, political and cultural contexts.
International Selection from India - PSBT Films
23. The Storytellers by Gargi Sen, on the work of Geeta Dharamrajan and ‘Katha’ in the domain of literature and literacy.
24. Temples Of Water by Prashant Sareen and Abhinandan Sekhri, a dacoit finds redemption in spreading awareness on water harvesting.
25. Seeds Of Life by Usha Albuquerque on the work of Vandana Shiva.
26. The Lijjat Sisterhood by Kadhambari Chintamani and Ajit Oomen, on Lijjat Papad - The story of how a women's cooperative has succeeded against all odds.
27. Ahmedabad Initiative by Satya Prakash, on Ela Ramesh Bhatt and the Self Employed Women's Association.
28. Brickmaster by Priya Krishnaswamy, is an intimate portrait of the British-born architect who became the messiah of low-cost, eco-friendly housing in India - Laurie Baker.
29. Forever Sunshine by Rahul R. Ranadive , portrays the vision of Sonam Wangchuck to improve Government schools in Ladakh through partnership between the community, state and NGO’s, redefining the notion of responsibility towards the education of children.
30. Sharira – Chandralekha’s Explorations In Dance by Ein Lall, on the work of choreographer Chandralekha
31. Some Roots Grow Upwards by Kavita Joshi & Malati Rao. Ratan Thiyam’s path breaking work in the ‘theatre of roots’ movement and its comment on contemporary society.
32. Diya In The Dargah by Trisha Das, is a film that attempts to understand Hindu Muslim relations through the eyes of a man who walks mid point between two faiths in the riot stricken state of Gujarat.
33. Hawa Mahal by Vipin Vijay on the evolution of radio in India. (55 min).
34. Forging A New Identity by Sabia Khan, explores the changing mindset of the Muslim community; the modern against the traditional and the new face of the community.
35. Ladies Special by Nidhi Tuli, on the idea that took shape as the ‘Ladies Special’ trains in Mumbai and how it became a space of their own and the lifeline of women in the city.
36. United Colours Of Bollywood by Sanjeev Sivan on the Hindi film industry as being truly representative of diverse India; the only religion is success.
37. Girl Song by Vasudha Joshi on poet, composer, publisher, singer Anjum Katyal and the magic of the music she creates.
38. Malegaon Ke Sholay by Nitin Sukhija follows the progress of a small town in Maharashtra in the community’s search for a new identity - that of a parallel film industry.
39. Harvesting Girl Babies by K.N.T. Sastry, on the trafficking of infant girls by tribal communities in Andhra Pradesh.
40. Walls by Ashoke Vishwanathan, on a wall raised at the height of communal violence in Ahmedabad in 1969, surmounted by the innate human desire to make friends and discover the relationships.
41. Harbour Lights by Nutan Manmohan is a tale of Chinese immigrants settled in Kolkata, their resourcefulness, and unbeatable spirit, richness of their culture and the diversity they lend to the Indian tapestry.
42. Our Own Eyes by Ranu Sharma, examines the homogenizing culture of sameness in urban India, even as it explores and celebrates spaces of difference and resistance to this phenomenon.
43. Segregating Fictions by Fareeda Mehta, 30’, takes a look at communities living in segregation, not allowing for an inter-mingling of ideas, values, traditions and customs.
The event was an international forum that showcased 50 unique, public service oriented television productions from Africa, Latin America, Middle East and Asia, reflecting the diversity of audio-visual production around the world and the marvellous potential of television when put at the service of the citizens. (See the Festival Report)
International Selection
1. Algeria: Femme Taxi a Sidi Bel Abbes (A taxi woman in Sidi Bel Abbes), Hadjadj Belkacem, 52’, 2000
Theme for discussion: How can television contribute to women’s fight for equality in a society struggling between tradition and modernity?
2. Argentina: Equal but different, Ines Dussel, 20’, 2003
Theme for discussion: Understanding poverty and social exclusion through image anthropology, an innovative approach.
3. Bolivia: Vest Made of Money, Patricio Luna, 27’, 2002
Theme for discussion: Transposition to and dissemination of indigenous tales through television.
4. Cambodia/France: S21, the Khmer Rouge Killing Machine, Rithy Panh, 101’, 2003
Theme for discussion: The filmmaker as an active player in building the collective memory of society. Television’s contribution to understanding history and human kind.
5. China: The Snake Boy, Michelle Chen, 60’, 2002
Theme for discussion:
Television and sexual minorities: how to break taboos in contemporary societies? Do public service broadcasters dare to shock their audiences?
6. Iran: The Truth and the Wind, Amir Hassan Nedaei, 52’, 2003
Theme for discussion: Children’s programming, the challenge of directing children. Iranian excellence in this genre.
7. Lebanon: Sindbad in Baghdad, Hady Zaccak, 26’, 2003
Theme for discussion:
The other side of the story: Baghdad seen by those who do not make the headlines. Television and war: recent experiences.
8. Pakistan: Taller than the Mountains, Dr Farooq Beg, 23’, 2003
Theme for discussion: How can television contribute to women’s fight for equality?
9. Palestine: Invasion, Nizar Hassan, 50’, 2003
Theme for discussion:
The other side of the story: giving a voice to those who do not make the headlines. Television and war: a tool for understanding. Objectivity vs. the expression of the filmmaker’s point of view.
10. Peru: Choropampa, the price of gold, Ernesto Cabellos, 52’, 2002
Theme for discussion: Investigative journalism, or when television seeks justice.
11. Rwanda/Senegal: Rwanda in Memory, Samba Felix Ndiaye, 67’, 2003
Theme for discussion: The filmmaker as an active player in building the collective memory of society. Television’s contribution to understanding history and human kind.
12. South Africa/Namibia: Ochre and Water, Joelle Chesselet, 53’, 2001
Theme for discussion:
Tradition and modernity: questioning development through television.
13. South Korea: Snow falling on the Mountains, Lee Jae Heon (KBS), 57’, 2003
Theme for discussion:
Portrait-making: Going beyond the character to portray the aspirations and hopes of a whole community.
14. Togo: The dilemma of Eya, Adjike Assouma, 26’, 2002
Television, tradition and social development: sensitising the public to the need for education.
15. Uruguay: Aside, Mario Handler, 56’, 2002
Reporting poverty, giving a voice to the outcasts of the knowledge society.
International Selection from India - Non PSBT Films
16. Aftershocks: The Rough Guide to Democracy, Rakesh Sharma, 64’, examines the acquisition / displacement of two quake affected villages for lignite mining and power generation and examines democracy as it exists at the lowest unit level – the Indian village
17. The Bee, the Bear and the Kuruba, Vinod Raje 90’, looks at the struggles of the kurubas, the adivasi community of Nagarahole in South India and their battle for survival against the State and modern society
18. A Night of Prophecy, Amar Kanwar, 77’, through poetry emerges the possibility of unravelling the past, the severity of conflict and the cycles of change
19. Nongdi Tarak-Khidare (But it never rained), Ningthouja Lancha, 39’, is the story of a community, unfavoured by history as it struggle to survive against the backdrop of the Naga-Kuki ethnic conflict which has ravaged their region.
20. When Four Friends Meet, Rahul Roy, 43’, when four friends meet..they share with the camera their secrets, sex and girls, youthful dreams and failures, frustrations and triumphs.
21. Circles in the Sand, Miriam Chandy Menacherry, 12’, on the ferris wheel operators of the Juhu Beach and their search for empowerment through an activist theatre movement.
22. Mat (The Vote), Pankaj Rishi Kumar, 60’, is a deconstruction of the Indian electoral process to explore how democratic ideals adapts itself to surrounding social, political and cultural contexts.
International Selection from India - PSBT Films
23. The Storytellers by Gargi Sen, on the work of Geeta Dharamrajan and ‘Katha’ in the domain of literature and literacy.
24. Temples Of Water by Prashant Sareen and Abhinandan Sekhri, a dacoit finds redemption in spreading awareness on water harvesting.
25. Seeds Of Life by Usha Albuquerque on the work of Vandana Shiva.
26. The Lijjat Sisterhood by Kadhambari Chintamani and Ajit Oomen, on Lijjat Papad - The story of how a women's cooperative has succeeded against all odds.
27. Ahmedabad Initiative by Satya Prakash, on Ela Ramesh Bhatt and the Self Employed Women's Association.
28. Brickmaster by Priya Krishnaswamy, is an intimate portrait of the British-born architect who became the messiah of low-cost, eco-friendly housing in India - Laurie Baker.
29. Forever Sunshine by Rahul R. Ranadive , portrays the vision of Sonam Wangchuck to improve Government schools in Ladakh through partnership between the community, state and NGO’s, redefining the notion of responsibility towards the education of children.
30. Sharira – Chandralekha’s Explorations In Dance by Ein Lall, on the work of choreographer Chandralekha
31. Some Roots Grow Upwards by Kavita Joshi & Malati Rao. Ratan Thiyam’s path breaking work in the ‘theatre of roots’ movement and its comment on contemporary society.
32. Diya In The Dargah by Trisha Das, is a film that attempts to understand Hindu Muslim relations through the eyes of a man who walks mid point between two faiths in the riot stricken state of Gujarat.
33. Hawa Mahal by Vipin Vijay on the evolution of radio in India. (55 min).
34. Forging A New Identity by Sabia Khan, explores the changing mindset of the Muslim community; the modern against the traditional and the new face of the community.
35. Ladies Special by Nidhi Tuli, on the idea that took shape as the ‘Ladies Special’ trains in Mumbai and how it became a space of their own and the lifeline of women in the city.
36. United Colours Of Bollywood by Sanjeev Sivan on the Hindi film industry as being truly representative of diverse India; the only religion is success.
37. Girl Song by Vasudha Joshi on poet, composer, publisher, singer Anjum Katyal and the magic of the music she creates.
38. Malegaon Ke Sholay by Nitin Sukhija follows the progress of a small town in Maharashtra in the community’s search for a new identity - that of a parallel film industry.
39. Harvesting Girl Babies by K.N.T. Sastry, on the trafficking of infant girls by tribal communities in Andhra Pradesh.
40. Walls by Ashoke Vishwanathan, on a wall raised at the height of communal violence in Ahmedabad in 1969, surmounted by the innate human desire to make friends and discover the relationships.
41. Harbour Lights by Nutan Manmohan is a tale of Chinese immigrants settled in Kolkata, their resourcefulness, and unbeatable spirit, richness of their culture and the diversity they lend to the Indian tapestry.
42. Our Own Eyes by Ranu Sharma, examines the homogenizing culture of sameness in urban India, even as it explores and celebrates spaces of difference and resistance to this phenomenon.
43. Segregating Fictions by Fareeda Mehta, 30’, takes a look at communities living in segregation, not allowing for an inter-mingling of ideas, values, traditions and customs.
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