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India's Film Heritage Shines at Las Palmas Festival
17 Apr
Summary
- Shivendra Singh Dungarpur jury member at film festival
- Six restored Indian films featured in Déjà Vu section
- Festival opens with Murnau's Faust and live music
The 25th Las Palmas de Gran Canaria International Film Festival commences on April 23, with Indian filmmaker Shivendra Singh Dungarpur serving on its jury. Dungarpur, a proponent of film preservation, leads the Film Heritage Foundation, dedicated to safeguarding India's cinematic legacy.
The festival's Déjà Vu section will prominently feature six restored Indian films. These include 'Do Bigha Zamin,' 'Manthan,' 'Aranyer Din Ratri,' 'Sholay,' 'The Girls,' and 'Circus Tent,' all meticulously restored by Dungarpur and the Film Heritage Foundation. This selection marks a significant moment for India, bringing its cinematic heritage to an international audience.
The opening night will screen Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau's 'Faust,' a masterpiece of German Expressionism. This silent classic will be presented with a live musical score by the progressive rock band GAF y La Estrella de la Muerte, also inaugurating the festival's Camera Obscura section. Gloria Benito, a festival programmer, emphasized the importance of preserving cinematic heritage for understanding historical memory.
