Ang Lee (born October 23, 1954) is a Taiwanese filmmaker. His films are known for their emotional charge and exploration of repressed, hidden emotions. During his career, he has received international critical and popular acclaim and numerous accolades, including three Academy Awards, four BAFTA Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards. In 2003, he was ranked 27th in The Guardian's 40 best directors.[6]
Born in Pingtung County, Lee was educated in Taiwan and later in the United States. He rose to prominence directing films such as Pushing Hands (1991), The Wedding Banquet (1993), and Eat Drink Man Woman (1994), which explored the relationships and conflicts between tradition and modernity, Eastern and Western; the three films are informally known as the "Father Knows Best" trilogy.[7] The films were critically successful both in Taiwan and internationally.
His breakthrough in Hollywood was the costume drama Sense and Sensibility (1995), which was also his first entirely English-language film. Lee went on to receive the Academy Award for Best Director twice for the romantic drama Brokeback Mountain (2005) and the survival drama Life of Pi (2012). He directed films in a broad range of genres, including the drama The Ice Storm (1997); the martial arts drama Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000); the superhero movie Hulk (2003) and the erotic espionage drama Lust, Caution (2007).
Film Title: PUSHING HANDS | 1991 | 105 Mins | Taiwan & USA | Mandarin & English Language with English Subtitles
About the film: Pushing Hands is a 1991 comedy-drama film directed by Taiwanese filmmaker Ang Lee, his feature directorial debut. It stars Sihung Lung as a Chinese tai chi master living in New York who struggles to find his place in the world. The film contrasts traditional Chinese ideas of Confucian relationships within a family and the much more informal Western emphasis on the individual.
Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is Free & Open to all!
Topic: Maulana Azad: Apostle of Humanism
Dr. Syeda Saiyidain Hameed is a former member
of the Planning Commission of India. She is widely recognized for her passionate engagement in public affairs and social issues, especially for women, minorities, and peace. She is the founder member of the Muslim Women’s Forum and chairperson of the KA Abbas Memorial Trust.
All are Invited!
‘SOUL MURDER,’ INCLUDING ‘RECLAIM THE NIGHT,’ NIRBHAYA, ABHAYA, IN FETTERED DARKNESS, and ‘I AM A NATION’
An evening when protest poetry meets performance art – A timely book in the Aftermath of the rape and Murder of Abhaya, victimized at the R.G Kar Hospital in Kolkata, West Bengal on October 9. This anthology of poetry is a heart-wrenching tribute to all the women who have suffered abuse and violence against women, written and performed by a feminist author who has worked as an advocate of international human rights both in the U.S. and India.
The poems Shahnaz will read give searing insights into the ‘rape culture’ that uncovers a deeper societal sickness, all expressed in dazzling poetic imagery and form. The author, poet, journalist, professor (frmly), international advocate of human rights, director and actor of theatre in New York, combines a dramatic theatrical rendering with the deeply moving actualization of the harrowing victimization of women in our country, and elsewhere where women continue to be oppressed.
The Government of France awarded Fatima Shahnaz a citation as a ‘Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters’ (Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres); she was one of the few and first journalists and activists who were allowed to visit the gruesome house where the murders of scores of children and women took place in Nithari, on the borders of Delhi, in 2006, when she wrote about the tragedy and interacted with impoverished parents of the disappeared children.
Join the firebrand author in solidarity in our national grieving process in a national tragedy.
All are welcome
About Writer:
Sadat Hasan Manto seems to have a special place for women in his heart
Women in his writings were not so orthodox kind of women but women who were from various strata of society. A woman to him was not just a mother or sister or wife but also an individual.
He described a woman's desires and wants and her outlook towards the society in a new light altogether.
DARPAN makes an attempt to pay an ode to the women of Manto. Written in URDU, these writings were a tight slap on the then social structure and the male chauvinism.
Synopsis:
Is a woman just an object of sex?
This was the question raised in an era when even talking about sex was a big taboo. But the carnal desires see no time, era or taboo. You fall for someone and that moment is what matters. But then is it worth the life long stigma that comes along with?
How a man just detaches and how a woman sets a journey of emotional turmoil during the next 9 months, is the crux of the story. The pleasures of finding someone, the joy of fulfillment and then the pains of separation, the agony of being cheated....
well journey of this high emotional drama ends with a big shock...
Have a strong heart to see what happens next at 'Sadak ke Kinare'
`HAMLET Ya Nahi?` is a Hindi play based on Richard James`s writings. The play is dark, very dark!
This content contains abusive language and violence on stage, it is strictly for 18+. Please do not let your kids accompany you, as we do not want to be the reason for your awkwardness.
Adapted by: Praloy
Enacted by: Anubhab and Praloy.
After a successful first show of `Octopus Limited ESTD. 2024`, this is SHOi`s second production. We start on time, please don`t be late.
It is a story about two college students, Shiva and Hari, who became friends in their freshman
year. They had a lot in common, including their strong ambitions to achieve their dreams, which
required a lot of money.
As time passed, they both got into smoking weed, and soon enough, it became an addiction.
They started to spend most of their time getting high, neglecting their studies, passion and even
their friendship. One day, they realized that they needed a lot of money to achieve their
dreams and came up with an idea to start selling weed.
Their business flourished, and they were making a lot of money. but it wasn't long before things
started to go wrong. They got involved with the wrong crowd and started to have conflicts with
each other. Their addiction to weed grew, and their friendship began to suffer.
As they both reached the peak of their business, they lost sight of their values and were willing
to do anything to make more money. The shortcuts they took to achieve their dreams didn't
bring them true happiness.
In the end, Shiva and Hari decided to quit their business and focus on their friendship and
dreams in a more positive way. They realized that they needed to work hard and be patient to
achieve their goals. They learned that true happiness comes from doing things the right way,
and they pledged to never let their addiction control them again.
Note: This story is not intended to promote or glamorize the use of weed. It
focuses on the dangers of addiction and how it can negatively impact students'
mental health and academic pursuits. We do not endorse or encourage drug
use in any form.
Ang Lee (born October 23, 1954) is a Taiwanese filmmaker. His films are known for their emotional charge and exploration of repressed, hidden emotions. During his career, he has received international critical and popular acclaim and numerous accolades, including three Academy Awards, four BAFTA Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards. In 2003, he was ranked 27th in The Guardian's 40 best directors.[6]
Born in Pingtung County, Lee was educated in Taiwan and later in the United States. He rose to prominence directing films such as Pushing Hands (1991), The Wedding Banquet (1993), and Eat Drink Man Woman (1994), which explored the relationships and conflicts between tradition and modernity, Eastern and Western; the three films are informally known as the "Father Knows Best" trilogy.[7] The films were critically successful both in Taiwan and internationally.
His breakthrough in Hollywood was the costume drama Sense and Sensibility (1995), which was also his first entirely English-language film. Lee went on to receive the Academy Award for Best Director twice for the romantic drama Brokeback Mountain (2005) and the survival drama Life of Pi (2012). He directed films in a broad range of genres, including the drama The Ice Storm (1997); the martial arts drama Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000); the superhero movie Hulk (2003) and the erotic espionage drama Lust, Caution (2007).
Film Title: EAT DRINK MAN WOMAN | 1994 | 123 Mins | Taiwan & USA | Mandarin with English Subtitles
About the film: Eat Drink Man Woman is a 1994 comedy-drama film directed by Ang Lee, from a script co-written with James Schamus and Hui-Ling Wang.[2] It stars Sihung Lung, Wang Yu-wen, Wu Chien-lien, and Yang Kuei-mei as members of the Zhu family navigating the challenges of love, life, tradition and family. Part of Lee's "Father Knows Best" trilogy and similar to Lee's other works, this film deals with the transition from tradition to modernity. To date, it is Lee's only film to be shot entirely in his native Taiwan.
Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is Free & Open to all!
"An Evening in Solidarity with Palestine"
A year has passed since Zionist Israel launched its genocidal war against the people of Palestine. More than 3/4ths of the most densely populated place on earth, Gaza, lies in ruins, and over 45,000 people have been killed so far, of whom 20,000 were children. The settler-colonial state of Israel, backed shamelessly by Western imperialist countries, has been denying the right of the Palestinian people to their land. However, history serves as a stark reminder for them that oppression only breeds resistance. The Palestinian fight for liberation can never be killed, and it is an inspiration for people across the world in every fight against injustice. The fight for Palestine knows no borders, and we invite the justice-loving people of Hyderabad to join us for an evening of solidarity, where we will look at and discuss the history and spirit of the Palestinian cause through films, poster exhibition, poetry and song. Join us as we pay tribute to the undying bravery of Palestine.
From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be Free!
When: 4pm, Friday, 11 October
Where: Lamakaan, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
Entry Free
Contact: 7013936466
Venue : LAMAKAAN , banjara hills.
Duration: 2 hours
Art Supplies: Will be provided by the Facilitator. All Age group participants are allowed
mind. Very often they can reveal what lies within,
sometimes visibly, and, sometimes, not quite so visibly.
The movie club is (we hope) a fun way of looking
deeper into the emotions, perceptions and thoughts that
weave human relationships together or tear them apart. A
movie may be treated as a true story or, alternatively, can
be used as a tool to try and figure out what went on in
the directors head when the movie was made. Either
way, it’s a different way of understanding human
behavior and relationships. In the end, by looking deeper
into another’s story, we hope, perchance, to understand
ourselves better.
The only way petty criminal Babtou, played by Farba Dieng, can avoid deportation to Senegal is by marrying a German citizen. But no woman is willing to marry the macho man. Left with no other option, Babtou’s best friend Dennis, played by Julius Nitschkoff, steps up.
With immigration authorities closing in, the two must quickly convince everyone that they’re living a queer lifestyle to avoid suspicion of their marriage.
This film tackles serious issues like homophobia and racism with humor, heart, and a touch of lightness.
Join us for an enchanting evening as Geetu performs a blend of covers and original songs in various languages, all celebrating the theme of grace.
About the Artist:
Geetu Hinduja, known as Geetu Unplugged, is a Mumbai-based Contemporary Folk singer-songwriter. She beautifully accompanies herself on the guitar.
Even a small rainfall brings Hyderabad to a standstill. Traffic halts, colonies flood, and essential items are submerged. This urgent situation demands our immediate attention. What historical mistakes have led to this? What are the immediate and long-term solutions? And what responsibilities do both citizens and the government hold in addressing this crisis? There are several laws in place, like The Environmental Protection Act of 1986, The Telangana Water, Land, and Trees Act of 2002, The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1974, and The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1981. These laws empower authorities such as the State Pollution Control Board and WALTA officials to protect our environment at the State, District, Divisional, and Mandal levels. But despite these regulations, why is the destruction of lakes and unchecked flooding continuing? Recently, the Telangana government introduced HYDRA (Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Monitoring and Protection Agency) to safeguard the city's lakes and commons. However, the critical question remains: Do we have a comprehensive, long-term policy for protecting our environment and the safety of our people in our state? A comprehensive policy is urgently needed—one that addresses lake restoration, sustainable urban planning, drainage infrastructure, rainwater harvesting, and strict enforcement of environmental laws. It must integrate ecological conservation with flood management to ensure long-term protection for both the environment and the people of Hyderabad. Only through united, coordinated efforts between the government and active citizen participation can we prevent recurring floods and environmental damage. Therefore, let us come together to discuss the necessity of a compressive policy and recommendations from the Justice Movement of India (JMI).
JMI Website: https://justicemovementofindia.org/