The Pick of the Fest series screens a selection of award winning films from the 14th RAI International Festival of Ethnographic Film 2015.
The screenings take place at the RAI in London (address below)
Tuesday 2nd February, 7PM
THE AUCTION HOUSE
Director/Anthropologist: Ed Owles
UK / 2014 / 85 min
Country of Production:
Location: India
Ethnic Group: Indian
Language: Bengali, English, Hindi, Urdu with English subtitles
The film received a commendation in the RAI Film Prize category
The oldest auction house in India is fighting for survival in the age of eBay and a changing Calcutta. Its two owners, brothers Anwer & Arshad, struggle to save their family business, which still brings together people from across Indian society to this day. Against the backdrop of the brothers' heartfelt and amusing relationship, the magical world of the auction house is uniquely placed to provide an intimate insight into the challenges and contradictions of making a living in a country of one billion people.
The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the director.
This event is free, but tickets must be booked.
https://www.therai.org.uk/events-calendar/eventdetail/365/-/the-auction-house-a-tale-of-two-brothers
Best wishes,
Caterina
Caterina Sartori
Film Officer
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