‘In
Octolentium: The Eight Lenses’ is an exclusive forum – sowed in early-2012 by
the Department of International Relations – which aims to bind cinema
enthusiasts from the South Asian University (SAU) under a common roof. With
immense pleasure and pride, we announce that our mutual zest for films has
blossomed into the First Annual In Octolentium Film Festival (2012).
While
man strives to perch atop his carefully chiseled mountain of ideals, his
inherent instinct to settle disputes through all-out confrontations eclipses
his virtues and prudence alike, to dismally portray him as perhaps the most
hostile being of this planet. Wars may give a few men what they seek, but
deprive countless counterparts of what they had toiled to earn: from respect to
respite.
In
a sub-continent that has witnessed its share of battle-ravaging, an initiative
such as that of the South Asian University (SAU) can only be seen as a dove of
fraternity and peace. Thus the students of SAU under its embracing wings, took to
depict the psycho-cultural creations and consequences of war, that go on to
impinge upon man’s very existence, through the lens of cinema.
The
film festival, lasting two days, shall focus on the subject of how ‘the Many
Facets and Ramifications of War’ take a toll on all humans alike. We cordially
invite all interested to be a part of the event and encourage us to carry forth
the torch for years to come.
Venue: FSI Hall, Akbar Bhawan, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi
Here is a trailer of the opening film: NO MAN'S LAND
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