Thursday, October 3, 2024
4:00pm - 6:00pm EST
Joukowsky Forum, 111 Thayer St
Prabhash Chandra is a filmmaker and artist known for his captivating narratives that artfully traverse both the realms of cinema and visual art. With a keen eye for raw authenticity and a minimalist aesthetic, his works confront societal truths, sparking introspection and dialogue. Through his art, he immerses viewers in poetic and philosophical realms, prompting reflection on existence and fleeting moments.
Chandra's creations transcend boundaries, inviting audiences on immersive journeys that blur reality. Delving into the human experience, his works evoke profound introspection and discovery.
Chandra's academic background includes: M.Tech (Nuclear Science & Technology), University of Delhi, New Delhi, India
About the film
The film shows glimpses of the life of its young protagonist Afeefa living in Kashmir. On the
one hand, the film explores the suffocation and trauma experienced by Afeefa in her personal life
and, on the other hand, the film evokes the atmosphere of perpetual uncertainty and violence in
the milieu. In following the life of Afeefa, the film traces her growing understanding of the
forces at play in Kashmir, India.
Producer: Sukriti Khurana
Sukriti is a theatre practitioner and educator based out of Delhi. She holds a double masters, in
English Literature and in Performance Studies. Her work lies at the intersection of literature,
gender, protest and performance.
About the Director
Born and brought up in Bihar, India, Prabhash Chandra is the artistic director of Alpana Theatre.
He is a postgraduate from the Department of Physics and Astrophysics, University of Delhi. He
has directed, adapted and acted in numerous plays for over a decade now. Currently, he is a
visiting faculty at the University of Delhi. He has directed a documentary, ‘Mera Ram Kho
Gaya’ (2019) which received critical acclaim. I’m Not The River Jhelum (Be Ches Ne Veth) is
his first feature fiction film.
Director’s Note
For over many decades, life in Kashmir has been filled with uncertainty and violence. The worst
sufferers in this situation are children and women in the sense that the basic human rights to
freedom and education are denied to them. From what I gathered from my visits to Kashmir and
in my interactions with the people, I felt a great many views exist, in conflict with each other
within Kashmir as well as outside - in ‘mainland’ India. I felt that there is a huge gap between
the perception and the ground reality of Kashmir. It has been a challenge for me to comprehend
the complex universe of Kashmir and to attempt to evoke this in my first feature film.