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First They Killed My Father: A Tale of Surviving Against Impossible Odds
Let’s visit history a bit. History of perhaps one of the darkest chapters of Cambodia. A history long forgotten by many. A history that would shift you in your seats. A history ever-so present in the hearts and nightmares of Cambodians. The Khmer Rouge, led by Pol Pot, came to power in April 1975 after years of civil war. Between...
Satluj: The Price of Truth and the Cost of Remembering
The film originally named Gallughara, written and directed by Honey Trehan, following the background and life of Jaswant Singh Khalra as he led the human rights movement in Punjab, was named so because, in Sikh history and terminology, Gallughara refers...
Kung Fu Panda: A Journey into Self-Exploration and Self-Acceptance
Let’s dive into the world of Po. On the surface, it is the story of an unconventional hero who becomes a kung fu master. But beneath all of that lies something far more profound. Kung Fu Panda (2008), directed by...
The Shawshank Redemption: Finding Hope Where There is None
Hope is a strange thing. It is easiest to have when life is going well, when tomorrow looks promising, when there is something visible to look forward to. The real test of hope is whether it can survive when everything...
Spotlight: Making Injustice Heard in a World of Untouchable Power
“How do you say no to God?” A priest asking you something is, in many ways, much like God asking you something. For a person of faith, saying no is difficult. Especially when you have not seen enough of life...
Flow (2024): A Film That Speaks Without Words
Film Name: Flow Director: Gints Zilbalodis Year: 2024 So, let’s talk about Flow—the little Latvian animated wonder that has been making waves (literally). Directed by Gints Zilbalodis, this film is as unique as it gets. No dialogues, no grand speeches,...
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