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Sunanda Bhat

Sunanda is the founder of Songline Films. She takes a patient, unhurried approach to making films, allowing stories to unfold in layers that reveal the resilience of people and the subtle transformation of their environment. Her first documentary BOL AYESHA BOL (SPEAK AYESHA SPEAK) premiered at the International Film Festival, Amsterdam. Her films have screened at several international and I…

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Sangama

Sangama · 2025

MovieDocumentary

A behind-the-scenes look at how a people’s movement against divisive politics takes on an authoritarian party in power in the Indian Election-2024. Wake-up Karnataka unites with citizens’ groups across India, dramatically shifting conversation from ‘mandir’ (temple) to ‘mudda’ (people’s problems), making this a closely fought election.

Have You Seen the Arana?

Have You Seen the Arana? · 2012

Have You Seen the Arana?

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In a world that has grown more dynamic and uncertain, where diversity and differences make way for standardization and uniformity, this film explores the effects of a rapidly changing landscape on lives and livelihoods. As hills flatten, forests disappear and traditional knowledge systems are forgotten, the film reminds us that this diversity could disappear forever, to be replaced by monotonous and unsustainable alternatives.

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Sangama

Sangama · 2025

MovieDocumentary

A behind-the-scenes look at how a people’s movement against divisive politics takes on an authoritarian party in power in the Indian Election-2024. Wake-up Karnataka unites with citizens’ groups across India, dramatically shifting conversation from ‘mandir’ (temple) to ‘mudda’ (people’s problems), making this a closely fought election.

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Have You Seen the Arana?

Have You Seen the Arana? · 2012

Have You Seen the Arana?

MovieDocumentary

In a world that has grown more dynamic and uncertain, where diversity and differences make way for standardization and uniformity, this film explores the effects of a rapidly changing landscape on lives and livelihoods. As hills flatten, forests disappear and traditional knowledge systems are forgotten, the film reminds us that this diversity could disappear forever, to be replaced by monotonous and unsustainable alternatives.

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