30 minutes on India

Before the screening of the festival's opening film, ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT, at Cinemateket, we invite you to an in-depth look at the current state of the world's largest democracy. 

• Date: Thursday, 14.11.24 
• Time: 4:45 PM 
• Place: Foyer on the 2nd floor at Cinemateket 
• Language: Norwegian 

India is a large and diverse country, containing enormous contrasts between rich and poor, men and women. In our half-hour session, we focus on the status of women in the country, marriage practices, and family relations, also covering political participation, increased Hindu nationalism, and class differences. Through the strong contrasting tendencies we will explore, we see an India in transformation. 

Introduction: Anne Waldrop, Professor of Development Studies at OsloMet

"30 Minutes On..." is a concept at Films from the South where we invite the audience to a talk or introduction before select screenings. Here, you’ll meet experts and speakers who share insights on everything from political situations to cultural themes and countries, giving the film a deeper context. "30 Minutes About..." offers new knowledge and perspectives that can enrich the film experience even further, and is free to attend.