Virtual Discussion: Borders – “Char … The No-Man’s Island”
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Thu, Apr 15 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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The 2012 documentary Char…The No-Man’s Island (Moddhikhane Char) tells the story of Rubel, a fourteen-year-old boy who lives with his family on the fragile island of Char. Located in the river Ganga, which forms the boundary between India and Bangladesh, Char is heavily patrolled by border police from both nations. Rubel dreams of going to school in India, but instead works as a smuggler, selling rice across the international riverine border. Sourav Sarangi’s lyrical exploration of this complicated border region was the winner of numerous awards at international film festivals.
Writer/director Sourav Sarangi will join moderator Bhaskar Sarkar (Film and Media Studies, UCSB) for a discussion of Char … The No-Man’s Island.
Please note this event will not include a screening.
Registered participants will receive a link to screen the film two days in advance of the event.