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The subjective phases humans encounter during the consumption of standard amount of Lysergic acid Diethylamide or LSD.

A student documentary film shot in an old age home situated in a remote village in the State of Maharashtra, India.

Through monotony of daily realities, we see Sandra, a mother of two, raising her children with a frequently absent father. The satirical representation of her conventional familial life leaves us with questions about her personal desires.

Documentary about a month-long cycling trip in 2013. The film reveals what it is like to travel through the wild mountains, what challenges lie ahead and how to overcome them. and what determines how to prepare for such a journey.

In a world that has grown more dynamic and uncertain, where diversity and differences make way for standardization and uniformity, this film explores the effects of a rapidly changing landscape on lives and livelihoods. As hills flatten, forests disappear and traditional knowledge systems are forgotten, the film reminds us that this diversity could disappear forever, to be replaced by monotonous and unsustainable alternatives.

The film throws light on the role of the Satra & Namghar in the evolution of genesis of Assamese identity. The Satra and Naamghars were set up by Shankarcharya, with religious aspect it became a part and parcel of Assamese social and cultural life.

Gopi was the youngest and first intersexual to run in the Legislative Assembly elections in the state of Tamil Nadu in India. Everyday, Gopi fights for the rights of the intersex people and the LGBTQIA community.​

A family in the circus.

Salvation Army General Commissioner Edward Higgins features in the this film of a brass band parade through a village.

Set in the Rann of Kachchh, this documentary explores the life and music of the late folk poet Mushir Ali, whose songs reflect themes of love, spirituality, and the ephemeral nature of life. Through his verses and the desert’s vastness, the film captures the mystical Sufi traditions that thrive in this remote region.

A palliative care team visits homes of terminally ill patients to help them come to terms with the inevitability of death.

A look behind the battle. Watch the people of India combat a deadly virus in a race against time. Tune in to COVID-19: India’s War Against the Virus, premieres 16 July at 8 PM on Discovery Plus and 20 July at 8 PM on Discovery.

A documentary exploring the relationship between devotion, dairy, and modern Hindu practice through the lens of Krishna consciousness in contemporary India. In the excuse of God, we have institutionalized a contradiction. "What Krishna Saw" investigates the profound disconnect between the ancient, revered sanctity of the cow in Hindu tradition and the stark realities of the modern, industrial dairy complex that fuels today's rituals.

Rare amateur footage of East India.

This biographical film is a tribute to a pioneering actress Smita Patil through her works a tribute to the parallel cinema. Her realistic dignified portrayals of the emerging women's movement in India creating a space for women on screen and role models for them off-screen.

Dhruv, a goodhearted but complacent wildlife researcher from the city, is faced with the task of conducting a 'mammal survey' of the 600-square-kilometre Kodaikanal Wildlife Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu. Armed with 40-year-old maps of the area and a GPS device, he must navigate the park on foot and he recruits a local tribesman from the area - Dorai, to serve as his guide. The severity of the task immediately becomes apparent to Dhruv. Aside from the physical challenge posed, he struggles with his wayward assistant. Not only is Dorai addicted to alcohol, but he also appears to be terrified of officials and uniforms. Through the course of their journey, however, the two forge an unlikely friendship and a relationship between equals. When an accident takes him to Dorai's village, the wool of 'civilisation' is lifted from Dhruv's eyes and his attitudes towards the marginalised are transformed.

Children in India have taken their lives into their own hands. They don’t want to tolerate social grievances as well as environmental pollution any longer. They have been founding childrens parliaments and electing their own ministers in order to stand up for their rights. They are not only changing their own lives for the better, but also those of their communities. This documentary introduces us to several villages in India, whose powerful actions even take their voices to the UN.

“He said Mr. Sethna, what are you? I said I’m a human being. Then… I’m an Indian. Then I suppose, I am a Zoroastrian, or if you like, a Parsi. Then my profession. I’m a filmmaker.” A journey through a very unusual old man’s life in Bombay.

"India" developed out of my three journeys to Pune in 2001, 2002 and 2004. I arrived in a forgein country, and felt surprisingly familiar in the foreign. There in the streets, walking among the people, surrounded by their movements, their gestures, by the colors, the light, the beauty. Small things awakened my attention, sometimes only a short glimpse, a hand movement, the color of a sari, a temple hidden in a courtyard. It was like a long hot bath that I took there in Pune's streets - something unique and very beautiful.

A Freedom fighter's struggle during the 1971 Bangladesh Partition

Ladakh Chale Rickshawala is a 64-minute Indian film helmed by Indrani Chakraborty about Satyen Das' exploration of Ladakh from Kolkata on his rickshaw, a three-wheeled passenger cart.[

Arresting early film images of both northern India and central and south western China.

Documentary filmed in b/w on 35mm for the Film Directorate, Gujarat, India.

floating images, abstractions, memories. silhouettes of a life lived in Jawaharlal Nehru University

‘A Good Wife’ is a deeply personal exploration of womanhood, marriage, and freedom within an Indian community. In Kolkata, a Hindu-Marwari filmmaker prepares to end her marriage while her mother devotes herself to arranging her brother’s bride. Between these parallel searches — for divorce and for a bride — unfolds a study of devotion, silence, and defiance. Through intimate filmmaking, she challenges these expectations, exposing contradictions and seeking personal liberation. This film is her attempt to reclaim agency, question inherited beliefs, and spark dialogue on autonomy and identity. Layering observation with personal reflection, the film questions who defines virtue, who carries the weight of tradition, and ultimately, what it means to be 'A Good Wife.'

With only music and images, this film captures the grim struggle for existence of a family of unskillled labourers working on the construction of a new building.

A film set in reality, played by a real protagonist, Bota, who lives a surreal life. A forced refugee from Kashmir, Bota is schizophrenic. This film glimpses through his traumatic past which haunts his exiled present. Nonetheless, his hopes are unvanquished.

Directed by Paul Zils, Our India is a short documentary film written by Minoo Masani. The film focuses on India's post-independence socio-political landscape, documenting the nation's early years of independence and its efforts toward development. With its documentary style, the film emphasizes themes such as national unity, social progress, and the challenges faced by a newly independent India.

Sabad Nirantar is a search for the Word within the word; a poised reflection on the formless essence of reality expressed through the living resonance, continuing and constant exchanges among diverse worldviews, epochs and emotions of the indigenous spirit and its undying echoes enlivening the emergent and modern soul.

Wild Tamil Nadu is a spectacular new natural history film that reveals the extraordinary biodiversity of Tamil Nadu- a land where rainforests, reefs, and deserts meet in one of the most unique ecological landscapes on Earth.

Documentary filmed in b/w on 35mm made for Films Division, India.

In the floating islands in Manipur, a man gets a gun.

IMROZ-A Walk Down Memory Lane’ celebrates the journey of an artist who painted his way into the heart of the most precious jewel of Punjabi Literature, the one and only, Amrita Pritam. While Amrita was a popular and much loved writer who painted with words, Imroz was a magician who played with colors on his canvas. When Amrita met Imroz, their collective genius altered the course of Punjabi literature and art in ways which still remain unfathomed.

From the vast coastlines of Tamil Nadu, to the arid lands of Rajasthan and the lush greenery of Sikkim, the camera joins local children on the journeys of their daily lives: to and from school, in their classes and after-school play, and doing chores. The children are shy but face the camera directly to talk about their families, their teachers, and their own feelings. Their gazes imply straightforward doubts about the adult world, which the director captures, in taking a sincere look at the meaning of education.

Tales from Napa is the remarkable story of a little village that resisted the forces of Hindu fundamentalism during the 2002 anti-Muslim riots in Gujarat, India. Set in the village of Napa, the film investigates the role played by local Hindus and Muslims and their social institutions in maintaining the peace, in the context of a history of economic interdependence, communal harmony and syncretism.

A documentary on the theatre of India.

Six strangers in a bunker, with their world ending around them. What could go wrong?

“What sin did I commit to be born a woman?” Lakshmi wonders aloud. A 21- year-old housemaid in Mumbai, she works ten hours a day, seven days a week. One of her employer is Nishtha Jain, who begins to make a documentary that explores their relationship. Nishtha films Lakshmi at home, and at work in various houses. Lakshmi's is a precarious existence to begin with; illness and romance compound her problems in unexpected ways.

It is an experimental quickie on family planning. Using pixelation and electronic music, the film depicts the idea that two children are enough for a family.

"A Tiny Thing Brings Death" is a 1949 documentary directed by Paul Zils and Fali Bilimoria. The film focuses on the impact of malaria in India, highlighting the disease's prevalence and the efforts to combat it. Notably, the documentary features actor Sombhu Mitra, who portrays a malaria victim, bringing a dramatic element to the film.

A documentary capturing Badal Sircar's revolutionary "Third Theatre" movement. It uses the political satire of his play to showcase theatre as a tool for social change. Filmed in public spaces, it blends performance footage with Sircar's narration, highlighting the need for collective action against oppression.

A motorist's excursion captures a world made by hand in the environs of Rawalpindi, Lahore and Karachi.

The odyssey of a rain escapade.

A behind-the-scenes look at how a people’s movement against divisive politics takes on an authoritarian party in power in the Indian Election-2024. Wake-up Karnataka unites with citizens’ groups across India, dramatically shifting conversation from ‘mandir’ (temple) to ‘mudda’ (people’s problems), making this a closely fought election.

The Bhavani Dance is a celebration of strength, grace, and divine energy, with dancers portraying the revered Goddess Maa Bhavani, who symbolizes protection, courage, and power. This unique dance form involves mesmerizing movements, dramatic storytelling, and rhythmic beats that bring local myths, legends, and cultural practices to life. Despite its deep cultural and religious significance, the Bhavani Dance faces the risk of fading into history. As modernization and changing lifestyles take over, fewer young artists are learning this sacred tradition, and the number of performances is gradually declining. The knowledge of its intricate movements, costumes, and musical rhythms is now preserved by only a handful of dedicated performers and cultural enthusiasts.

In India, three women are pioneers of urban sustainability by addressing waste management issues. Despite working in male-dominated fields, these figures transform waste into construction materials, assemble community members to restore rivers and produce zero-waste personal care products. With their stories woven together, we see that waste is filled with potential for repurposing.

Is it good.. or bad... or both: a critical assay to fathom the momentous journey of cinema, from analogue to digital. peppered with questions & answers, sighs and pauses!

Telugu Film Director Vamsy Expresse his Train Journey with Music Direcor Ilayaraja.

A short TV filler rendering the raga Megh Malhar as sung by Ustad Amir Khan. The Megh Malhar evoking the rain gods is generally sung between 11.30 PM and 1.00 AM.

This film captures the felicitation ceremony of Raghunath Paranjpye, the first Indian to be honored with the title of 'Wrangler' at Cambridge, upon his return to India.

Ankit Tiwari works as a security guard in NOIDA, Uttar Pradesh. But his real work lies in his passion for Hip-Hop music, which he has to balance while trying to provide for his family.

Young filmmakers walks by and film things

A holistic view of the classical dance form of Bharatanatyam.

The race is on - for the Viceroy's Cup.

Tracing their origins to the region around the Tigris and Euphrates River basin in western Asia, the head-hunting Konyak tribe of Nagaland, which embraced Christianity, is now trying to rediscover itself and its fading culture.

Loktak, the largest freshwater lake in India, is the main source of livelihood and food not only for the human inhabitants but also for the birds and other animals residing there. The film documents with compassion and anger the death throes of the lake and its inhabitants which include the endangered dancing deer – Sangai.

In northern India's Dehradun, an all-women police unit tackles troubled marriages with unexpected wisdom and authority. Inside the bustling station, couples confront domestic turmoil while the officers balance tough love with surprising moments of humour.

What’s the hidden message inside this intriguing film, shot at a Salvation Army establishment in western India?

A love letter to my family and friends