Devrai (Sacred Grove/India)
(108 min; 2004; Marathi with English subtitles)
Director: Sumitra Bhave & Sunil Sukthankar
Recipient of the Best Film Award for Environment Conservation/Preservation, 52nd National Film Awards 2004; Special Jury Prize, Bombay International Film Festival 2005; awards for Best Film, the Best Director, the Best Actor, and the Best Actress, Screen Awards 2004; and Award for Best Film with Social Message, 42 Maharashtra State Film Awards 2004; among others
The film will be introduced by Dr. Mohan Agashe, well-known actor and psychiatrist who will lead a discussion following the screening
The film received critical acclaim for the portrayal of schizophrenia and for the performances of its lead actors. The story of a man who has schizophrenia and is struggling to come to terms with his illness and the frustration of his helpless sister.
(Collaboration: Brotherhood)