Short Films Section

A Piece of Meat (Varun Khettry) India

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A Piece of Meat
Varun Khettry
India. 2023. 13 min

Family

A Piece of Meat is a film which showcases the period of 3 generations – 80’s, 2000’s & 2024.

3 daughters of the same family lineage, born in these 3 different eras, carry forward a traditional family recipe of “Kosha Mangsho”. With carrying that recipe forward, they also carried forward few nuances of their mother’s with them, when the current generation’s teenage daughter asks a pertinent but a curiousity filled question, it makes the older generations (mothers) think to ponder about a lot.

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Ann Hui gets the Lifetime Achievement Award at Imagineindia 2025

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Ann Hui On-wah, is a film director, producer, screenwriter and actress from Hong Kong who is one of the most critically acclaimed filmmakers of the Hong Kong New Wave. She is known for her films about social issues in Hong Kong which include: literary adaptations, martial arts, semi-autobiographical works, women’s issues, social phenomena, political changes, and thrillers. She served as the president of the Hong Kong Film Directors’ Guild from 2004 to 2006.

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Documentary Section

Hidden Era (Carlos Vargas) Mozambique, Germany, Colombia

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Hidden Era
Carlos Vargas
Mozambique, Germany, Colombia. 2024. 76 min

Adventure
Women
Rights

Feature narrative Era Oculta – “Hidden Era” unfolds in the vibrant city of Maputo, where Rastafari artist Phambi (28) grapples with securing his son’s education amidst the rhythmic beats of Mozambique. Perennially on the brink of expulsion due to payment delays, Phambi’s artistic journey becomes a compelling narrative, showcasing the challenges and triumphs of an artist navigating the unique landscape of Mozambique.
The film amidst the vibrant art scene, two young women, allies to Phambi, play a pivotal role in supporting his artistic endeavors. They willingly pose for him, adding depth and inspiration to his creations. Their presence in the film not only highlights the collaborative spirit within the artistic community but also brings a nuanced perspective to the narrative, reflecting the diverse voices that contribute to the cultural tapestry of Maputo.

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Hanna Polak incorporates as Jury Member to Imagineindia

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Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Hanna Polak studied acting and theatre at the Acting School in Wroclaw and Warsaw, Poland, and worked as a stage performer in the Theatre of Entertainment, Chorzow. She graduated with a Master Degree from the Cinematography division of the Cinematography Institute of the Russian Federation (VGIK), in Moscow, where she studied under Vadim Yusov, DOP of Andrei Tarkovsky. In 2003, Hanna was awarded Best Producer of Documentary Movies at the International Film Festival in Krakow for Railway Station Ballad. In 2004 Hanna completed her documentary film, The Children of Leningradsky, which was nominated for an Oscar in the category of Best Short Documentary subject. It also received the Best Documentary Achievement Award from the International Documentary Association and was nominated for an Emmy Award in two categories: Best Documentary and Outstanding Individual Achievement in a Craft: Editing. This film was also nominated as a Notable Video by the Adult American Library Association, and it received the Gracie Allen Award, given by American Women in Radio & Television, amongst many other
awards.

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Short Films Section

D-Day, Friday (Lee Yida) Korea

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D-Day, Friday
Lee Yida
Korea. 2024. 26 min

DRAMA
HISTORY
love
teenage

In May 1980, the new military dictatorship in South Korea violently suppressed the pro-democracy protests in Gwangju. The crackdown led to a ten-day massacre in which thousands were killed and wounded. The massacre was kept secret in South Korea for decades and has still not been fully investigated.
The year is 1984 in Gwangju, and the enthusiasm for the professional baseball league is heating up. Eunju, a teenage girl, wants to go to a high school baseball game where the boy she has a crush on will be playing.

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Sunflowers were the first ones to know (Chidananda Naik) India

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Sunflowers were the first ones to know
Chidananda S Naik
India. 2023. 15 min

The sun never rises again after an elderly woman steals the village’s rooster, which throws the community into disarray. To bring the rooster back, a prophecy is invoked, sending the old lady’s family into exile.

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