“A land without a people, and a people without a land” is how the relationship between Palestine and the Jewish people was described by Christian writers in the 1800s. And the 20th-century history of the Middle East has largely been written through these eyes. But this film from Al Jazeera Arabic looks at Palestine from a different angle. It hears from historians and witness accounts, and features archive documents that show Palestine as a thriving province of Greater Syria and the Ottoman Empire at the dawn of the 20th century. Read More..

At a time when we are spoilt for choice on what to watch, the best movies don't make it to streaming. And nothing beats the communal experience of watching a movie together. Join us for the first (literally) Underground film club in the city.  At Underground Film Club we usually screen forgotten gems or underappreciated masterpieces. But for the first time we bring you an unreleased independent film - It's all In your Head, by young talented filmmakers from 1719 Film Factory. Don't miss out on this very special screening! Read More..

"Two emotions fighting each other to have control of you. Fights never end well. But being mindful around people who struggle with this fight every day is possible. Being at two poles of emotions is a conflict, confusion, embarrassment, and much more. Let`s know more about it!" Prevention begins when we generate awareness and have empathy towards the happenings of our surroundings as well. Shraddha decided to screen cinema from the world to bring in some awareness about various aspects of mental health. The screening of the film will be followed by a discussion on the subject. Read More..

As the longest occupation in modern history ensues, the Dead Sea, a sacred body of water in the lowest place on earth becomes a site where a politically-driven environmental disaster threatens a once flourishing environment. Read More..

"Reality and Imagination has a wall but what if the wall breaks and the turmoil of confusion surrounds a person? What to believe and what not to? Well, that is the life of an individual who has Schizophrenia." Join us for an insightful evening at Atta Galatta, where Mindful Cinema—a unique initiative by Shraddha Modi to generate awareness and foster empathy towards mental health issues through the medium of film. This month`s feature is "Words on Bathroom Walls", a poignant exploration of a young boy`s struggle with schizophrenia. Event Highlights: Film Scree Read More..

In this riveting dystopian drama, PARIAH takes viewers through a series of fateful events and eventually raises searing questions on the coexistence of humanity and the inane belief systems of a society. The debut feature by Writer-Director Riddhi Majumder is an ardent attempt to recreate a society where religious and political convictions tragically turn to mass hysteria. Trailers are available to watch here: https://youtu.be/I52HslJ4akg?si=8in7_VaTo3DRnR2a https://youtu.be/B0E4EvyLBZw?si=oPUE0U0Uo5GRyn7N https://youtu.be/jpwTP8Y-J1E?si=fzGhBJNxBADySFdX Read More..

When something makes you Happy, Sad, angry, surprised and you don't know how to express yourself then how will you feel? How will you feel when you have 1000 words to say but don't know the medium? How will you feel when you are trapped in a coffin and people call you abnormal or don't understand your pain. How do you feel if jumping or flapping your hands soothe you but annoy others? Do you feel sad, well this is a regular life of an individual with autism spectrum disorder? Prevention begins when we generate awareness and have empathy towards the happenings of surroundings as Read More..

As a spectator their life looks perfect and this is precisely the impression a person with Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) showcases. These individuals seem to be the model spouse, parent, friend, or employee who have many rewards, honors, recognitions, and promotions to prove their worth. Unfortunately like many people suffering from a personality disorder, things are not the way they seem. For those living with a person who has OCPD, life can be frustrating. Prevention begins when we generate awareness and have empathy towards the happenings of surroun Read More..

At a time when we are spoilt for choice on what to watch, the best movies don't make it to streaming. And nothing beats the communal experience of watching a movie together. Join us for the first (literally) Underground film club in the city.  This month, we’re screening “Paanch” (2003). This is an Indian crime thriller film written and directed by Anurag Kashyap in his directing debut, which was never released! Starring Kay Kay Menon, Aditya Srivastava, Vijay Maurya, Joy Fernandes, and Tejaswini Kolhapure, the film is "loosely" based on the 1976–7 Read More..

John Waters is an underground filmmaker whose films are known to disgust and repulse. But don't worry, were playing one of his more mainstream efforts Cry-Baby, in which “Cry-Baby" Walker, a drape, and Allison, a square, disturb Baltimore society by breaking the subculture taboos and falling in love. The film shows what the young couple has to overcome to be together and how their actions affect the rest of the town. Read More..