There are series of Documentary about Modern India on Japanese TV now. It's high-vision TV so I can't watch them. Toooooo Baaaad!!
But anything about India being broadcast here is a joy for me.
Directed by Namrata Rao "Out of Window"
Old south Indian woman. Confined in the house for entire life. Watching an woman anchor on TV program and it inspired her to change. The woman reaching the end of her life start to embark on an adventure...
Raka Dutta "The Sketch Book"
A girl looking at her life becoming a grown up woman in India. Through looking at her childhood sketch book, she realises her uncomfortableness of knowing the expectations of people around her which often contradict her own will..
Sudeshna Bose "A Fairy Tale in the Bathroom"
Two working couples in Kolkata. Wishing to have children but wives want to maintain their career and a husband has to go on a business trip and then...
Supriyo Sen "The Heir of Beauty"
Traditional street entertainment "Photo Chitro(?)" the picture-story show is on the wane. TV and Cinema are totally overwhelming it. Creators were mostly men but this woman started to draw the picture stories and perform against people's conservative antagonism.
Madhavi Tangella "A Spinner's Journal"
The director visits a farm based upon Ghandhism. Met a spinner who criticize the director's expensive sandals for being such a waste. Looking at people's attempt for simple self-sufficient life.
Bisunu Haulder "Delhi on the Bed"
Sisters living in Delhi. They are from small village. In old times, people came to the big city to support family back home. Now-a-days, they come to enjoy city life and free spirit. Elder sister decided to return upon parents' request. But the younger one decide to stay.
Debjani Mukherjee "My Name is Jonabi"
A woman in Assam dedicating herself for AIDS sufferers. Being a victim herself she is protesting against AIDS and promoting awareness.
Shweta Merchant "Power of Words"
English is dominating in today's India. In education, entertainment and public service but not on the street. This is a documentary film regarding a young author writes only in Hindi.
They all look interesting.