Anand Patwardhan is an Indian documentary filmmaker, known for his activism through social action documentaries on topics such as corruption, slum dwellers, nuclear arms race, citizen activism and communalism.[1][2][3][4] Notable films include Bombay: Our City (1985), Ram ke Nam (In the Name of God) (1992), Pitr, Putr aur Dharmayuddha (Father, Son and Holy War) (1995), [...]
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Documentaries of Anand Patwardhan
July 21, 2011Preview – Ist International Video Festival of Kerala 2008
July 19, 2008Ist International Video festival of Kerala showcased some of the best short films and documentaries made in India. The festival, a unique venture in India is being organized by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy for the Dept of Cultural Affairs, Govt. of Kerala as part of its endeavor to catalyze a vibrant video film movement [...]
Kandal Pokkudan..story of Mangrove Man
June 29, 2008Zinemaya is featuring the story of Kandal Pokkudan, an amazing real life documentary on life and work of a low caste man from rural south India. As his name suggests , Kandal (Mangrove) Pokkudan (name given to low caste people) is the guardian-angel of Mangroves, initiated the grass-root movement for its preservation. Pokkudan started planting [...]
