Kind Attn: All Kindly find attached the Press Release issued by the Entertainment Society of Goa, regarding the* "Weekend Cinema"* . Forwarded with request to ensure that it is published on your esteemed newspaper tomorrow, *4th February 2014 *as it is issued for public information.
*Screening of acclaimed film Sant Tukaram at ESG * *~weekend cinema~* *Panaji, 4th February 2014:* The Entertainment Society of Goa on its mandate to promote film culture through the medium of film appreciation , this weekend ESG will screen acclaimed films like *"DIL KI BASTI MEIN"*will be screened on *7th February 2014 *at 5:30pm, "*SANT TUKARAM*" will be screened on *8th February 2014 *at 5:30pm and the film "*PAKLO" and *"*SHIFTING SANDS"* will be screened on *9th February 2014 *at 5:30pm, all the screenings will be held at Maquinez Audi-I. *Synopses* *DIL KI BASTI MEIN:* 2011/ Hindi/52 mins. *Dir - Anwar Jamal * Synopsis: The walled city of old Delhi is a cultural universe unto itself, a sprawling, chaotic but infectiously spirited neighborhood where life assumes many fascination forms in a constant struggle for survival. This documentary film captures a vibrant city caught between the past and the present, between tradition and modernity. *SANT TUKARAM: *1936/Marathi/131 min. *Dir - V. Damle, S. Fattelal* Synopsis - This pious, simple man was much immersed in the worship of Lord Panduranga that his wife Awali, was eternally irritated and attempts to draw him to his mundane duties. Tukaram's faith triumphed in the end; winning over orthodoxy. Legend says that he was bodily transported to Heaven. The film received plaudit at the Venice Film Festival in 1937 and was adjudged as one of the three best films of the world. This film is often selected for screening in various International Film Festivals. *PAKLO:* 2013/Konkani/37 min. *Dir - Aftab Farooqui* Synopsis- In the euphoria that followed Goa's takeover by India in 1961, many Goans burnt their Portuguese passports in public demonstrations organised by freedom fighters. Fast forward to now, the number of applications by Goans for the same nationality has increased exponentially to a phenomenal figure and Portugal is pressured by the European Community to tighten up the Nationality law. Rightly so, because under the citizenship to descendants law, a person born only yesterday but who had a grandfather born in Portuguese India before 1961, can apply for Portuguese nationality. Throwing cinematic light on this subject, this short and cleverly narrated film tells the story of a young village raised man who wishes to leave his India and move to Europe for better opportunities. His journey through the government offices in Goa and onto the streets of the world is portrayed through the color and humour of India in areas of Goa that seem like the shadow of beautiful Portugal. The film takes the face of a mind opening narrative, told through the life of this young ambitious Goan man. With culturally rich footage from both countries, it celebrates his linkage to Portugal while retaining, willingly or otherwise, his history with Indian citizenship. The viewer is led through the veins of India and its larger than life characters, finally settling into the charming squares and coast of Portugal where a once world shy young man now opens the windows of his soul to the views of Europe and the rest of the world. *SHIFTING SANDS:* 2013/English-Konkani/27 min. *Dir - Sonia Filinto* Synopsis - On the life of the fishing community in a popular tourist village in Goa, the film aims to give voice to community members, how they perceive themselves, their trade and the constantly changing life around them. *FILM* *DATE* *TIME* *VENUE* *DIL KI BASTI MEIN* *7th February 2014* 5:30pm Maquinez Audi *SANT TUKARAM* *8th February 2014* 5:30pm Maquinez Audi *PAKLO* *9th February 2014* 5:30pm Maquinez Audi *SHIFTING SANDS* *Access to the screening will be on first come first basis*. The Entry for the screenings is free. -- Thanks& Regards, Silvia Rebello Asst. Manager (PR) Entertainment Society of Goa. Mob:9822983708 Office Tel: 0832-2428111 Fax: 0832- 2428000 www.iffigoa.org