Ten Second Takeaway
Catch the best of Filipino, Iranian, Argentinian, Serbian films and more at the FFSI International Film Festival. And what’s more—it’s completely free. Watch the trailers below!
The Bet Collector
The 2006 Filipino movie, The Bet Collector {98-minutes long} portrays a haughty woman and her fall from grace following the death of her son, and encounters with the police. There will be English sub-titles of course. Look out for Gina Pareno’s exceptional acting and a plot that may hit close to home.
When: 8th October
The Red Cotton Silk Flower
This 2012 Burmese movie by Wyne Kyi revolves around a father-daughter relationship. Immeasurable love comes in big doses in this Academy award-winning entertainment movie.
When: 23rd October
Badhshala
Director Manoj Pandit brings life to the story of an army barrack, Bhairab Nath Gand, and the torture carried out within during the Maoist insurgency. Not for those with a weak constitution, Badhshala is incisive in it’s narrative of humiliation and excruciating pain.
When: 25th October
Myn Bala: Warriors Of The Steppe
Akan Satayev {director} tells the tale of 1729 Kazakhstan through Myn Bala.The ferocious Mongol tribe spread out in the Steppes causing disruption and widespread fear and Sartai, a young man, assembles a force of people to wear out the Mongols and bring back rightful peace to the country.
When: 26th October
Where: Habitat World, India Habitat Centre {IHC}, Lodhi Road
Nearest Metro Station: Jor Bagh
Price: Free {First-come First-served}
Timings: 7pm
Contact: 01143663333, Extn. 3093
Check out their website here.