MITHYA - Indian Dramatics Society and Unit for Criticism & Interpretive Theory Present:
Movie and Chai Series: "Court" (2015)
COURT (2015)
5 PM, SATURDAY, APRIL 23
ROOM 103, TRANSPORTATION BUILDING, 104, URBANA, IL
*FREE ADMISSION*
Court is an Indian courtroom drama film, written and directed by Chaitanya Tamhane. The film examines the Indian legal system through the trial of an aging folk singer at a Sessions Court in Mumbai that relies on a pedantic and often moronically literal interpretation of the law, making a mockery of his free speech rights.
In light of the recent events and debate in India regarding free speech, this movie exposes the flaws in a legal system that can be unwittingly used, in a deliberate attempt by the state to target its citizens.
This movie has won numerous awards at international film festival, most notably, Best Film Award and the Lion of the Future Award for the best debut film at the 71st Venice International Film Festival.
This movie is in Marathi with English subtitles.
Indian style Masala Tea will be served to all.
