Join us this Friday, 28 February 2025 for a special film screening of “Karbala Memoirs” followed by a Q&A with the Director, Sourav Sarangi. This screening is a part of the ongoing exhibition ‘Every Land Is Karbala’ curated by Epsita Halder.

Details:
Date: 28 February | Friday
Time: 5:30 pm Onwards
Language: Bengali, Urdu
Open to all

Synopsis:
Arbaeen is a stunning exhibition of sadness, loss, and religious ecstasy, and it is one of the world’s largest pilgrimage gatherings. Every year, millions from all over the world gather at Karbala, Iraq, to commemorate the martyrdom of Hussain, Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, who was killed in a war that took place a millennium back and became a symbol of universal freedom and compassion. From a different point of view, a filmmaker from India traces the journey in the desert carrying a childhood memory.

Bio:
Sourav Sarangi is an award-winning film-maker from India. He put down his geologist’s hammer to pick up a camera and tell stories. Stories that entertained and informed us, stories that transformed our views. His journey began in Kanthi, a small town in South Bengal, to become a fellow of the Film Independent, LA, in collaboration with The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Also, Sourav is a NIPKOW fellow in Germany.

Venue: Arthshila Santiniketan
We look forward to seeing you all!