CARBON film festival in Bengaluru this weekend to showcase diverse global cinema

The CARBON Film Festival kicked off with the acclaimed documentary "All That Breathes," followed by a lineup of animated shorts and international documentaries.

Published on: Jul 7, 2024, 14:45:01 IST

By Yamini C S

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The CARBON Film Festival has kicked off on Saturday morning at the Bangalore International Centre, organized by a a not-for-profit institution called Science Gallery Bengaluru. This festival, sharing its theme with the inaugural exhibition at Science Gallery's Hebbal premises, commenced with the screening of the Oscar-nominated documentary "All That Breathes" (2022) by director Shaunak Sen, a report said.

The festival will showcase a distinctive collection of cinematic narratives centred on the theme of carbon, the Bangalore International Centre website said.

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Shot over three years, the documentary also earned acclaim with the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize for documentaries at the Sundance Film Festival.

Following the screening, a post-film discussion featured Dr Garima Bhatia from the Nature Conservation Foundation, wildlife scientist Dr Ravi Chellam, and director Shaunak Sen joining remotely via Zoom.

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The festival line-up includes a diverse array of films spanning different languages and cultures. Day one showcased films like the Oriya production "Ocean Mud Pickle," exploring the transformation of an abandoned village into a potential wildlife sanctuary, shorts like “We Held Our Breath”, “On the Surface” and "This Mortal Plastik," which is focused on the issue of plastic pollution.

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Day two promises a selection of animated shorts, including French and Kannada productions, with a panel discussion on animated filmmaking featuring Fabian Driehorst from the German film studio Fabian and Fred. Additionally, the day will highlight international short documentaries, such as "Mountain Man," which portrays the life of Phuntsho Tshering, Bhutan's sole glaciologist.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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