After the success of
three previous years, Kashish Film festival is back again for its fourth
edition. It is the only queer festival to receive clearance from the Ministry
of Information and Broadcasting.
During this festival,
the films that are shown showcase the problems faced by the gays and lesbians
in the society. It is their sexual preference that is not acceptable by the
society.
People who have
attended this festival in the past have been very impressed with these films.
One of the persons who attended the queer film festival last year had this to say:
“I was extremely skeptical about being myself. I have attended Kashish festival every year but this year has been special for me. This festival has really brought huge change into my thinking towards queer people. I completely realized the reality; it was stupid of me being skeptical all time. It is necessary and most important to remove the hesitation, discrimination towards queer people. Everyone is similar on this planet, everyone deserves to be happy, and everyone deserves equal rights, respect, laws, and privileges to be given in the society. Indian scene is changing rapidly and such events should be conducted more in a year to keep making the difference. Straight, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual… now it doesn't create any hesitation within me anymore. I shall try to change my other friends’ views too towards queer people. Thank You Kashish, for such a wonderful event and you guys are doing great work.”
The festival theme
this year is ‘Towards Change’ The festival is organized by Solaris Pictures.
4th edition of
KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival will be held May 22-26, 2013
at Cinemax Versova (Andheri West) and May 23-25, 2013 at Alliance Française de
Bombay (New Marine Lines).
Entry to the Opening
Night on May 22, 2013, is by Invitation only.
ONLINE DELEGATE
REGISTRATION CLOSE ON MAY 17, 2013 AT 11.3O PM
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