Wednesday, 17 April 2019
Film on Tibet refugees settled in India to premiere at TIFF
That Toronto boasts of a sizeable Tibetan diaspora bolsters its attraction as a venue for the screening. A still from the film, The Sweet Requiem, which will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. (TIFF) The film is mainly in the Tibetan language, and set largely within the community settled in Delhi. Its fulcrum is 26-year-old Dolkar and her life as a refugee, counterpointed with flashbacks to the perilous journey she undertook as a child, along with her father, leaving her mother and sister behind, to flee Tibet and find sanctuary elsewhere. TIFF's artistic director Cameron Bailey said, 'You see the period in India and the nuances of the social milieu there and the story of leaving as well. It's quite a powerful story and I think they're doing something quite remarkable.' The film's protagonist is played by newcomer Tenzin Dolker, who had no prior acting experience but carries the movie with a subtle but potent performance. As Sarin pointed out, there is no film industry in exile. 'Finding the right character to play Dolkar was crucial. She did a little audition and we realised she had the potential,' Sonam explained about the choice. A still from the film, The Sweet Requiem, which will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. (TIFF) Obviously, the filmmakers couldn't shoot in Tibet, given how politically charged their project was, though the sense of oppression is conveyed through off-camera vignettes, from phone conversations to videos of self-immolations watched on a phone. Instead, Ladakh substituted for the rugged landscape of Tibet. Sarin said filming there was 'quite difficult', given the altitude of about 15,000 feet. But they were also fortunate: Snow was required for certain scenes and after eight years, there was sufficient snowfall to meet their requirement. Another challenge is that of China flexing its muscles in the film world, as they experienced in the past. In 2010, as they had a film at the Palm Springs Film Festival, the Chinese yanked two productions in retaliation. That makes the selection at TIFF particularly meaningful, as Sonam said, 'So, the question for festivals would be: Is it worth showing one exile Tibetan film that comes along once every few years if that might mean upsetting the Chinese authorities and losing access to Chinese films?' For now though, this moving story will be told at TIFF. And the filmmakers are hopeful of taking it to a larger audience, including one in India. Sonam said, 'We would love our film to be widely shown. After more than 60 years, most people have no idea what their (the exiled community's) lives are about.' DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: Hindustan Timeshttps://www.openstreetmap.org/user/reetasignaas
Azlan Shah Cup: An outrageous, over the head lob
In the semifinals of the 2018 women's hockey World Cup, Spain's Lola Riera did something similar against Ireland's Ayeisha McFerran.
If Pogba did this we&dhapos;d never hear the end of it but because it&dhapos;s some lad playing hockey in Malaysia nobody cares pic.twitter.com/8l7SQQGfcg
— Ste Carson (@sjrcarson) 2 April 2019
Few variations: Since the penalty rules were revised in 2011 and shootouts turned into a one-on-one situation between the goalkeeper and the attacker — similar to ice hockey — there have been few variations. Tried and tested: The most preferred route for an attacker is to enter the 'D', take a couple of steps to the goalkeeper's right, draw him closer before turning into the other direction and aim for the opposite corner. This has been a safer option for two reasons—the quick change in direction often leads to the goalkeeper losing his balance, thus giving the striker additional space. The goalkeeper, too, is forced to bend a little more because the stick is held in the other hand. Some players have tried to confuse the goalkeeper by dribbling the ball at a high speed before pushing it in. But not many have been able to pull it off as it requires a high level of ball control. function catchException() {try{ twitterJSDidLoad(); }catch(e){}} function getAndroidVersion(ua) {ua = (ua || navigator.userAgent).toLowerCase(); var match = ua.match(/android\\s([0-9\\.]*)/);return match ? match[1] : false;}; var versions='4.2.2'; var versionArray=versions.split(',');var currentAndroidVersion=getAndroidVersion();if(versionArray.indexOf(currentAndroidVersion)!=-1){var blocks = document.getElementsByTagName('blockquote'); for(var i = 0; i < blocks.length; i++){blocks[i].innerHTML = '';}}DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The Indian Expresshttps://itsmyurls.com/zinnazepesan
Civilian traffic allowed on Jammu-Srinagar highway
Normal traffic was allowed on the highway from Jammu to Srinagar this morning after the nodal agency, the CRPF, telephonically informed that there will be no movement of security convoy during the day," a traffic department official told PTI. However, he said a landslide hit the highway at Anokhi fall near Ramban around 7 am which was cleared within two hours by the road clearance agency to ensure smooth movement of traffic. The landslide was triggered by rains which lashed wide parts of Jammu and Kashmir including the highway Tuesday, he said. "The traffic is moving smoothly when last reports were received," the official said, adding no vehicle was allowed from the opposite direction in view of the one-way restrictions which are in force due to the ongoing work on the four-laning project. The traffic on the highway plies alternatively from the capital cities of Jammu and Srinagar to ensure smooth movement of the vehicles. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The Telegraphhttps://ask.fm/reetasignaas
TSLPRB SI PMT/ PET admit card 2018 released, download at tslprb.in
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Guava Island movie review: Unearth Donald Glover, Rihanna's obscure gem from the depths of Amazon Prime
Guava Island, on the surface, appears to be just the sort of passion project that is afforded to filmmakers after massive early success, but upon further inspection reveals itself to be a densely layered work of art. a clip from Guava Island here Glover and his Atlanta director Hiro Murai (who makes his feature debut with Guava Island) present their very unique brand of social and cultural criticism, wrapped as always in a (distractingly) vibrant package. In Atlanta, they swept away the superficiality that is usually associated with hip-hop, and told a realistic story about what it is like to be a black man in America. Guava Island peels back the layers of artifice that have obscured the world's vision of the USA, and reveals the ugly truth inside. Unexpectedly but appropriately, Guava Island is a companion piece to Jordan Peele's recent horror picture, Us - dense with symbolism and metaphor. It's a fable of sorts, about gods and mortals, love and war. 'A very, very long time ago, long before the birds, cars, and even coffee beans, the seven gods of the seven lands created the duelling truths: love and war,' Rihanna's character says in the film's animated opening segment, before adding, rather sagely, 'but wherever there is love, war will follow.' The gods then decided that humans would need a place away from these elements - 'a small island, in the centre of the world' - and they called it 'Guava'. And it is on this mystical island that our story takes place. Attracted by the island's magical qualities, the Red family took over its resources, and its people, subjecting them to a lifetime of servitude. Everyone on the island is made to work in some capacity for the evil corporation, and forced to wear red uniforms; their identity and culture wiped clean. And along comes Deni, a messiah figure of sorts, played by Glover. He is a musician - an artistic, creative rebuke to everything that the Red family stands for. The film spends a day in the life of Deni; his story is told with tragic, almost genius parallels to Ryan Coogler's Fruitvale Station. But Guava Island successfully veils its darkness - much like how the Red family buries the islanders' inherent creativity - by breaking out into regular musical numbers. Perhaps one of the most forceful moments of the film is when Glover's character launches into a provocative takedown of his country. 'America is a concept,' he says to a factory co-worker with aspirations of emigrating there one day; 'To get rich, you have to make someone else richer.' And then Glover erupts into a reprisal of his groundbreaking 2018 song, This is America, set to the clashing and clanging beats of factory equipment, his iconic dancing exuding an almost warlike intensity. This reminded me of Us' 'We are Americans' scene. Like Peele's film, Guava Island also uses visual motifs to great effect - the colours red and blue, in particular, perhaps signify the duality of American politics - and deep symbolism - Nonso Anozie's villainous character surrounds himself with caged birds, while Deni is often likened to a free spirit. Both films are concerned with the idea of freedom - while Us used the potent image of Lupita Nyong'o in chains to invoke imagery of slavery, the residents of Guava Island are often seen in queues, sequestered, and controlled en masse. 'We live in paradise,' Deni says, 'but none of us actually have the means to live here.' There are grand, humanist ideas at work here, conveyed ironically with the help of Amazon Prime. Although it is similar in ambition to Beyonce's Lemonade - a stunning 'visual album' released as a 65-minute film on HBO - Guava Island's summery vibe is more in line with Lana Del Rey's Tropico, an allegorical 30 minute film about 'sin and redemption'. It's the sort of obscure gem that needs to be championed. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: Hindustan Timeshttps://about.me/upperse
Artists are the voice of the nation's conscience
Earlier, there were murmurs among defence veterans, a fraternity that the BJP seeks to use for electoral gain, about this very chicanery. In an unprecedented but dignified expression of anguish, over 150 former distinguished officers condemned the practice of political leaders taking credit for covert military operations. Artists, evidently disturbed by the goings-on, have been more forthright in their condemnation of the BJP. Much like the scientists who underlined a threat to the scientific temper, over 600 theatre performers spoke of the lingering threat to art forms and issued a strong statement, asking Indians to vote out Mr Modi's party because of its inability - refusal? - to honour the spirit of an inclusive Constitution.The BJP, of course, has reasons to be confident about, what it believes is, the ace up its sleeve - shrill nationalism. Jingoism seems to be the BJP's answer to the valid questions raised by the restive segments of the electorate. The outcome of the general election is a matter of conjecture. But it must be said that at least some conscientious citizens, concerned about the fate of India and its foundational idea, are doing their bit by speaking up against transgressions. Art and its practitioners have for long been perceived to be the voice of the nation's conscience. Even the mightiest of political parties can ignore it at their own peril. That explains the systematic assaults on dissenters and critics in the last five years. A decisive mandate, the kind that the BJP won in 2014, is seen as a barometer of popularity. Perhaps a more reliable measure of political adulation should be the endorsement of those with a heart. 1688255 1688150 DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The Telegraphhttp://www.magcloud.com/user/renaultregens
My mind works better as director: Sonam Kapoor
'I always know how a film is shaping and that's a blessing and a curse but my mind works better as a director. Eventually, I want to (direct) but I love acting. I did train as a director but I wanted to train as an actor as well. When I read a script, I have to stop myself from analysing it in a certain way,' says the 33-year-old actress. 'When I read a script, I do see where the story is going on the whole and it actually helps me in choosing my scripts. I think 98 per cent of the films that I have chosen since I actively started reading, that was since Raanjhanaa, have been successful,' she further adds. ... DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: Deccan Chroniclehttps://foretagslan.home.blog/
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