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#policinema Explore the intersection of cinema and public policy with ShodhEco's latest review of Sabar Uparey under POLICINEMA. This thought-provoking analysis dives into the film's portrayal of justice and social dynamics, offering insights into how cinema reflects and influences public policy. A must-read for film enthusiasts, policymakers, and anyone interested in the power of storytelling in shaping society. Author: Rimi Deb Read the full review here https://lnkd.in/eyn6BZhA and join the conversation

Published by Culture Matters, here's the full transcript and audio of my interview with Palestinian director, Muayad Alayan, about his new film 'A House in Jerusalem' https://lnkd.in/ebCsEbnP

New Film Analysis! Excited to share my latest breakdown of Smile (2022) on Review by Krishadh. In this analysis, I explore the psychological themes and tension that make this film a standout in modern horror. If you're a fan of thought-provoking cinema, check it out and share your thoughts! #FilmAnalysis #HorrorCinema #PsychologicalThriller #ReviewByKrishadh

ABELONE FILMS presents FORGIVENESS by Director Felix Julian Koch on disconnection in society, filmed in Bishop Lavis Township and awarded with Silver at the Young Director Award With his film FORGIVENESS, Director Felix Julian Koch, who skillfully captures the breadth and depth of human emotion in his stories, has brought the touching journey of a South African man from a harsh background, marked by violence and imprisonment, to the silver screen. The film explores the subject of disconnection in modern society, highlighting how crucial forgiveness is for personal and emotional growth. https://shorturl.at/TGhPY

A Critically Important Lifesaving Book!!

Southern California, check out these upcoming screenings!! #changetheconversation #documentaryscreening #enddomesticviolence #documentary #domesticviolence

New book reappraises the prestige of post-war British film comedy Eccentric Laughter: Queer Possibilities in Post-War British Film Comedy, authored by Dr Benedict Morrison (Faculty of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences at University of Exeter) explores a number of themes, including eccentricity, queerness (and the concept of ‘domestic drag’ where domestic sets declare their own artificiality and expose familiar heteronormative narratives as myths), and laughter. The book also examines important motifs like ruins, characters doubling up on screen, and wildness. https://lnkd.in/eP_5U88x

𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬. For them, their children are the world. Not just the present, mothers plan for their children’s future as well, by ensuring they do what’s necessary and important. Watch the film where we capture the sweet essence of motherhood – child above all else! 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲. #MaaTohMaaHai #HappyMothersDay #BandhanBank Lyrics here: https://lnkd.in/gQypTEhP 

Stemming the spread of #misinformation is a daunting challenge. This new short film Pulitzer Center explores some researchers’ early attempts to address the problem. https://ow.ly/A5Nt50Ug8U4 #disinformation #ClimateChange #pandemic #CognitiveInoculation #prebunk

It's another #ThoughtfulThursday, and this time we're thinking about Aisha 💭 You'll get to meet Aisha in our sixth film, Virtual_Decisions: INFLUENCE. She's smart, loyal and ... trapped 😣 Her teachers and her friends have spotted it and want to help her, but Aisha is convinced she's got no way out of the role she's now playing 😖 Which is exactly why INFLUENCE exists... our sixth film will signpost the good, the bad, and the exploitative, empowering young people to understand that their journey isn't restricted to one path, and that there are always people who want to help 💛 For more information on INFLUENCE, or any of our other virtual reality experiences, contact us: 📞 0121 440 8188 📧 info@virtualdecisions.co.uk #VirtualReality #VirtualDecisions #ExploitationAwareness #Preventative #Prevention #YouthCrimePrevention