Spaarkk 2020 is an online platform for curated performances, events, training and discourses on arts and ideas with the support of “Now On” grant from Pro Helvetia.
Shot during the peak of the first wave of Covid-19 in India, this documentary tells the story of how the fishermen and women of Kollam coped with the lockdown and the widespread disruptions in their fisheries. Responding to the crisis, the local fisheries cooperative introduced a major change to the prevalent auction system. The innovation was aimed at both ensuring the safety of the coastal fishing community, and correcting the power imbalance between fishers and traders. But the new system had some unforeseen consequences.
The Great Indian Kitchen is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language drama film. The film tells the story of a newlywed woman who struggles to be the submissive wife that her husband and his family expect her to be. The film was released on 15 January 2021. The film received universal critical acclaim and won Kerala State Film Award for Best Film, Best Screenplay award and Best Sound Designer award.