ECO REELS 2025 - The Climate Charche edition
10:15 am – 11:15 am: Theme - Flora, Fauna and Habitats
A CAN OF FISH
(8 mins/ Animation)
Dir. Aditi Chitre
To those fishermen who remember what natural fish looks and tastes like, watching the Eaters consume batches of empty fish cans is an eerie prelude to the discovery of the workings of a tremendous factory ship that is scraping the seabed for all the fish it can find. Soon there will be nothing left for the fishermen, who fling their ropes into the ocean and set off to sabotage the ship.
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SONGS OF RESISTANCE: AAREY
(10 mins/ Marathi, Hindi with English subtitles/ Documentary)
Dir. Vivek Sangwan and Srishti Chowdhary | Prod. Sanjay Barnela
Warli Adivasis including Prakash Bhoir and the hip-hop crew Swadeshi unite in 'The Warli Revolt' to resist tree felling in Aarey forest (Mumbai) for a metro car shed. Resisting powerful forces, their music and activism persist, challenging mainstream development narratives and advocating for environmental justice and Adivasi rights.
THE MANGROVE FAMILY: FORCED TO ADAPT
(20:10 mins/ Malayalam with English subtitles/ 2023/ Documentary)
Organised by Kriti Film Club & Bengaluru Sustainability Forum
in collaboation with Centre for Peace Praxis, JAIN (Deemed to be University)
10:00 am – 10:15 am: Welcome and Opening10:15 am – 11:15 am: Theme - Flora, Fauna and Habitats
A CAN OF FISH
Dir. Aditi Chitre
To those fishermen who remember what natural fish looks and tastes like, watching the Eaters consume batches of empty fish cans is an eerie prelude to the discovery of the workings of a tremendous factory ship that is scraping the seabed for all the fish it can find. Soon there will be nothing left for the fishermen, who fling their ropes into the ocean and set off to sabotage the ship.
Watch Trailer
SONGS OF RESISTANCE: AAREY
(10 mins/ Marathi, Hindi with English subtitles/ Documentary)
Dir. Vivek Sangwan and Srishti Chowdhary | Prod. Sanjay Barnela
Warli Adivasis including Prakash Bhoir and the hip-hop crew Swadeshi unite in 'The Warli Revolt' to resist tree felling in Aarey forest (Mumbai) for a metro car shed. Resisting powerful forces, their music and activism persist, challenging mainstream development narratives and advocating for environmental justice and Adivasi rights.
THE MANGROVE FAMILY: FORCED TO ADAPT
Dir. Deej Philips
In northern Kerala, Sreejith and his family work tirelessly to continue their father’s legacy, by planting and preserving mangroves along the coast in order to protect communities from further coastal erosion and extreme weather events.
POST-SCREENING DISCUSSION
In northern Kerala, Sreejith and his family work tirelessly to continue their father’s legacy, by planting and preserving mangroves along the coast in order to protect communities from further coastal erosion and extreme weather events.
POST-SCREENING DISCUSSION
Discussant: Bijoy Venugopal
11:15 am – 11:30 am: Tea break
11:30 am – 1:15 pm: Theme - Community Resilience Matters
UDHAMPUR: THE CITY OF GODDESS
(7:44 mins/ Hindi with English subtitles/ Documentary)
Dir. Rajshi R. Chauhan
This short film explores the city of Udhampur, its people and the sacred bond it shares with its rivers and mountains. Rapid urbanisation has taken its toll on the river Devika, threatening its purity and vitality. The local people here remain steadfast in their commitment to protecting their beloved river.
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KOHORA RIVER
(19:42 mins/ Assamese with English subtitles/ 2022/ Documentary)
Dir. Epil Rani Kongari, Organisation: Aaranyak
The river is the prime source for the Karbis. This is a story about the ‘Kohora’ river, which flows from the high hills of Karbi Anglong, Assam. Uncertain rainfalls, less annual flood, and decreasing groundwater indicate that the river is in great danger.
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm: Lunch Break
2:15 pm - 4:00 pm: Theme - Nature, People and Power
FUSED CITY
(8 mins/ Assamese with English subtitles/ Stop motion animation, Documentary)
Dir. Biswajit Das/ Prod. Charles Correa Foundation
In the city of Guwahati, a visual artist embarks on a unique journey, weaving together the discarded remnants of electronic waste with various inspirations from the city. The film captures the artist's unconventional muse as he scours the urban landscape for discarded gadgets and electronics along with his experiences with different groups of people.
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THE ILLUSION OF ABUNDANCE
(60 mins/ Spanish, Portuguese, English with English subtitles/ 2022/ Documentary)
Dir. Erika Gonzalez Ramirez and Matthieu Lietaert, Prod. idem
Despite a deeply unbalanced game, Maxima, Bertha and Carolina share a common goal: they are leading today's environmental fight against modern corporate conquistadors. Whereas governments and corporations are trapped in a global race to get the cheapest raw materials, these three women tell us a story of tireless courage.
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POST-SCREENING DISCUSSION
11:15 am – 11:30 am: Tea break
11:30 am – 1:15 pm: Theme - Community Resilience Matters
UDHAMPUR: THE CITY OF GODDESS
Dir. Rajshi R. Chauhan
This short film explores the city of Udhampur, its people and the sacred bond it shares with its rivers and mountains. Rapid urbanisation has taken its toll on the river Devika, threatening its purity and vitality. The local people here remain steadfast in their commitment to protecting their beloved river.
Watch Trailer
KOHORA RIVER
(19:42 mins/ Assamese with English subtitles/ 2022/ Documentary)
Dir. Epil Rani Kongari, Organisation: Aaranyak
The river is the prime source for the Karbis. This is a story about the ‘Kohora’ river, which flows from the high hills of Karbi Anglong, Assam. Uncertain rainfalls, less annual flood, and decreasing groundwater indicate that the river is in great danger.
Watch Trailer
MAGICAL FOREST | Jaddui Jungle.jpg)
(34 mins/ Nimadi, Hindi with English subtitles/ 2019/ Documentary)
Dir. Archana Chandrashekar | Prod. Pinky Brahma Choudhury, Shobhit Jain
Filmed in and around the dry-deciduous forests of Barjhai Ghat in Central India, this film made in collaboration with children portrays the intimate relationship that they share with the forests while addressing the issue of rampant forest fires that have been threatening its very core.
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POST-SCREENING DISCUSSION
MAGICAL FOREST | Jaddui Jungle
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Dir. Archana Chandrashekar | Prod. Pinky Brahma Choudhury, Shobhit Jain
Filmed in and around the dry-deciduous forests of Barjhai Ghat in Central India, this film made in collaboration with children portrays the intimate relationship that they share with the forests while addressing the issue of rampant forest fires that have been threatening its very core.
Watch Trailer
POST-SCREENING DISCUSSION
Discussants: Dr Siji Chacko, Global Climate Resilience Collective I MRC and Shuchi Vora, Global Resilience Partnership
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm: Lunch Break
2:15 pm - 4:00 pm: Theme - Nature, People and Power
FUSED CITY
Dir. Biswajit Das/ Prod. Charles Correa Foundation
In the city of Guwahati, a visual artist embarks on a unique journey, weaving together the discarded remnants of electronic waste with various inspirations from the city. The film captures the artist's unconventional muse as he scours the urban landscape for discarded gadgets and electronics along with his experiences with different groups of people.
Watch Trailer
THE ILLUSION OF ABUNDANCE
Dir. Erika Gonzalez Ramirez and Matthieu Lietaert, Prod. idem
Despite a deeply unbalanced game, Maxima, Bertha and Carolina share a common goal: they are leading today's environmental fight against modern corporate conquistadors. Whereas governments and corporations are trapped in a global race to get the cheapest raw materials, these three women tell us a story of tireless courage.
Watch Trailer
POST-SCREENING DISCUSSION
Facilitator: Hansika Singh, Socratus
Discussants: Nalini Sekhar, Hasiru Dala & Shripathi Hadigal, Restless Development
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