The YathaKatha International Film & Literature Festival brings together the worlds of cinema and literature on a single international platform. The festival’s mission is to celebrate these two interconnected arts, promoting storytelling as a universal tool to understand and honor cultural diversity. It aims to create a space for screening cinematic works and showcasing literary creations, fostering dialogue among authors, filmmakers, and enthusiasts. Founded by Charu Sharma, it is the first event dedicated to both cinema and literature, with the goal of encouraging creativity and sparking in-depth discussions about these art forms. The spirit of the YathaKatha International Film & Literature Festival is one of sharing and collaboration, with the aim of inspiring the world through stories and ideas that celebrate the essence of narrative art.
On the outskirts of Varanasi, on the banks of the Ganges River, there is a small school, surrounded by the villages from which the children come. It was established some eighty years ago and is inspired by J. Krishnamurti’s educational vision of compassion and harmonious human development. Overcoming numerous difficulties throughout its existence, the school has remained steadfast in its intent to be a place of joy for young children. The docufilm explores the children’s lives at home and at school. The story is intertwined with the interviews of the other protagonists: the Principal, the teachers and the founder of the group of donors “The River of Life”.
Production: Daniele Baldacci for Blue Cinema TV
Director: Federico Maria Baldacci
Story and Treatment: Santi Borgni
Cast: Nimesh Ved, Santi Borgni, Teachers and Students of Achyut Patwardhan School
Music: Arturo Annecchino
Cinematography: Daniele Baldacci
Editing: Federico Maria Baldacci
Production Manager: Alessia Melis
Visual Artist: Miriam Sacchetti
Editing Assistant: Greta Cioni
Music Publishing: Lamp on Music
Sound Editing: Michele Fiori
Consultants: Nimesh Ved, Kumar Radakrishnan
Year: 2023
Country of Production: Italy
Language: Hindi, English
Duration: 128 minutes
Format: Color, 16:9