A Prayer for Rain is a movie based on the true story of the Bhopal disaster in 1984. The film depicts the events leading up to the disaster, the aftermath, and the struggles faced by the people affected. It showcases the negligence of the company and the repercussions of their actions. The story revolves around a journalist who discovers the truth and tries to expose the corporate crime.
Aarakshan is a story about ambitions and the fight for equality in Indian education system, where caste-based reservations affects the lives of both students and teachers. It explores the themes of social activism, prejudice, and the influence of politics in education.
Ismail Merchant's feature directorial debut addresses a subject close to his heart: the expressive Urdu language of Northern India, in danger of extinction as political trends and modernization obscure its contributions to Indian culture. Merchant 's treatment is wry and good humored , as his characters - an aging Urdu poet (Shashi Kapoor) and a worshipful young college lecturer - clash despite their shared passion for the beauty of words.
Can we be Scared into the Sacred? Filmmaker Velcrow Ripper takes us on a journey to the pivotal ground zeros of the world – places like Bosnia, Hiroshima, New York City, and Afghanistan – in search of stories of hope and meaning.
This documentary depicts the 50-year career of Indian photographer Raghu Rai, a staple at the illustrious Magnum Photos Agency, but also his relationship with his daughter and the film’s director, Avani Rai. The camera both unites and separates their generations.
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