TV BRICS special screenings will take place as part of the Film Festival ROSSIYA
Special screenings of TV BRICS will be held during the the 32nd Open Documentary Film Festival ROSSIYA.
The programme includes the following films from five countries:
1. More Precious Than Gold, Russia: In the 1970s, a gold deposit was discovered in the Okhotsk district of Khabarovsk Krai. Its exploration and development began in 2010. Both before and after the development of this territory has become an example of ecological compromise. Civilisation and industry adapted to the life of indigenous peoples and nature, and not vice versa. Who collects elbym, why tie a ribbon to a tree when applying for a job and what do bears steal from industrialists?
The TV BRICS film crew spent more than 30 hours in total on the road to see what is more precious than gold.
2. Water (Vellam), India: the coastal lines of Kerala are home to a community of fishermen. They tell stories of their exploits and share reflections on life and death. Three strangers bonded by one thing, their elixir is Water (Vellam). Directed by Diya Mary Shaju and Diya Futan.
3. Survey Number Zero, India: this is an ethnographic documentary about the lives of Hansaben, Bhavanaben and Pashiben, three women salt miners and the three stages of salt production in Little Rann of Kutch, Gujarat, directed by Priya Tuvassery.
4. Rasta De Artist, South Africa: this is a documentary about a Zimbabwean artist who is criticised by social media users for his work. Rasta De Artist's portraits have made his name more famous in the art world and his celebrity status has soared even higher with his latest work, which includes images of South African and international celebrities. The documentary is directed by Odwa Kolwane.
5. River's Tale, South Africa: The film is a tribute to the Basotho people living in the Kingdom of Lesotho, adjoining areas of the Republic of South Africa and partly in the Republic of Botswana. It shows the story of a family in which an infant dies. The characters cross the Orange River (called Senqu in Lesotho) with the coffin. The river is a symbol of the endless flow of life and death. The South African director's atmospheric film is accompanied by original music composed by Mpho Molikeng and Jonathan Crossley. Director: Paul Zisiwe.
6. Blessing, Brazil: 97-year-old Dona Dalila lives in her little house in the city of Belo Horizonte, waiting to see who knocks on her door looking for a blessing, directed by Guilherme Reis.
7. Silk and Brocade, China: Silk is a Chinese invention. The ancient Chinese believed that the tiniest thing in the world was silk from the mulberry silkworm. They also wove and embroidered this natural gift to make magnificent fabrics - silk satin, brocade and damask. Since then, the Chinese have had dresses as magnificent as their cuisine. This documentary explores silk-making techniques, famous and unknown master craftsmen, and demonstrates the allure of Chinese silk. Director: Xu Xiaohui.
TV BRICS has been screening as part of the Film Festival ROSSIYA since 2019. During this time, festival audiences have been able to appreciate several dozen documentaries from directors from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
TV BRICS holds annual screenings of BRICS documentaries on the platforms of international festivals in South Africa (One People film festival), India (Innovative Film Festival), Brazil (BRICS Film Festival at UNILA University), as part of the Beijing Documentary Film Week and others.
Following the BRICS film screenings, a TV premiere of festival films by directors from the bloc's countries will be organized at the Open Documentary Film Festival ROSSIYA on TV BRICS in Russia.
On Saturday, October 8, at 15:00, the films 'Blessing', 'More Precious Than Gold', and 'Water' will be screened. The film block will be repeated at 21:00.
The Special Screenings 'Silk and Brocade' and 'River Tale' will be held on Sunday 9th October at 15:00. There will be a replay on the same day at 21:00.
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