Students film-making. From left Londen, Gaia and Tenzin
In October, the fourth Auroville Film festival took place.
“The aim of the Auroville Film Festival,” says the Festival brochure, “is to
connect with people and cultures within and beyond Auroville and to further the
aspiration of human unity by showcasing films that develop the theme of human
unity.”
This year, a record number of films were screened from
Auroville and the local region as well as from around the world. But the
Festival was more than just films. There was also music, food, panel
discussions and, of course, colourful installations like Well Paper’s
papier-mâché camera and OK’s DVD waterfall.
So how did this film festival compare with the previous
ones? Sasi has been involved in the organization of every Auroville film
festival so far. He feels that this year many interesting films were shown, and
the food and music were definitely a success – “they create a festive
atmosphere”. However, he concedes...
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