Research and Publication Centre (RPC) in collaboration with Filmbar (on Instagram) announces the screening of the ninth film in its Season of World Cinema: Gautam Ghose's "Paar" (1984).
When a Dalit wins the elections for mayor in his small village in northeastern India, deadly rioting forces an impoverished couple to escape to Calcutta where they can hopefully find work. Instead, they end up sleeping on the streets until they have a chance at earning a little income – a man has asked them to take his herd of pigs across a fast-moving river. The current is dangerous, and worse, the wife is pregnant and this would not be an easy task even if she were not. Undaunted and desperate, the couple accept the job and enter the river to face their destiny.
The film will be followed by a virtual discussion with Naseeruddin Shah about his work.
Timing: Friday, February 24, 2023, 5:30 pm at Research and Publication Centre (RPC), 2nd floor, 65 Main Boulevard Gulberg, Lahore (next to Standard Chartered Bank, above Indesign showroom).
Rashed Rahman
Editor, Pakistan Monthly Review (PMR) (link: pakistanmonthlyreview.com)
Director, Research and Publication Centre (RPC) (on Facebook)
RPC and Filmbar's Season of World Cinema is intended to bring to Pakistani audiences films that are otherwise not available in Pakistan. Screenings are normally held every Friday, 5:30 pm. Entry is free. Tea is served after the show. All friends are welcome.
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