North Malabar’s first IFFK under way in Kannur
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The first International Film Festival of Kerala in North Malabar, which opened in Thalassery on Tuesday, attracted huge crowds of young and old people alike.
There was palpable excitement in the air as movie buffs from parts of Kannur district and even neighbouring districts flooded Liberty theatre to witness the historic moment unfold.
Inaugurating the festival, Culture Minister A.K. Balan said the Thalassery edition of the film festival was a historic event.
It was the government’s policy to construct cultural centres in all districts.
February 22, 2021
In tune with the times: Ramachandra Pulavar has curated Tholpavakoothu productions on contemporary themes such as awareness about the Covid-19 pandemic - SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
In tune with the times: Ramachandra Pulavar has curated Tholpavakoothu productions on contemporary themes such as awareness about the Covid-19 pandemic - SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT×
Padma Shri awardee Ramachandra Pulavar the 12th generation exponent of Tholpavakoothu in his family on taking the traditional form of shadow puppetry performed in temples to a wider audience Pulavar is also collaborating with modern dancers, theatre practitioners and film-makers In the ’70s, Pulavar’s father, the legendary artiste Krishnan Kutty Pulavar, along with Koodiyattam performer and scholar G Venu, democratised the art form by expanding its reach beyond the temple walls
KK Ramachandra Pulavar expands the scope of ‘tholpavakoothu’
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The Padma Shri recipient addresses socio-political issues and contemporary themes through the ancient art form
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A scene from a Tholpavakoothu play staged by KK Ramachandra Pulavar featuring Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan
The Padma Shri recipient addresses socio-political issues and contemporary themes through the ancient art form
Tholpavakoothu (shadow puppetry), a centuries-old art form from Kerala bridged the past and present with a one-hour recital that showcased the story of coir in the State. KK Ramachandra Pulavar’s tholpavakoothu show was part of the recently held Coir Kerala 2021, in Alappuzha.
An auteur demonstrates why cinema should look beyond speed and slickness February 21, 2021, 7:53 AM IST
Don Palathara hails from Karunapuram in Idukki, barely three kilometres from Kambammettu in Tamil Nadu. The 34-year-old director has four films to his credit – Savam, Vithu,1956, Central Travancore, and Santhoshathinte Onnam Rahasyam, two of which are being screened at the ongoing International Film Festival of Kerala. Considered as an auteur director by critics, Don is heralded as an exponent of contemplative cinema. Among other things he talks about his fascination for minimalism and why slowburn films matter:
Your first three films – Savam, Vithu and 1956, Central Travancore- were all shot in black & white. The latest one Santhoshathinte Onnam Rahasyam, though in colour, uses a limited palette. Have you changed as a filmmaker since your first film in 2015?