Date:15/11/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/11/15/stories/2008111558820200.htm

Karnataka - Bangalore

Workshop on Kasaravalli’s works

Special Correspondent

Bangalore: Samvaada.com, a web portal dedicated to the visual arts, is organising a two-day film appreciation camp and seminar on the works of well-known film director Girish Kasaravalli.

The camp, on November 22 and 23 at Devarayanadurga, will include film shows and lectures on Mr. Kasaravalli’s works. A special feature will be an exhibition of rare paintings by artists including K.T. Pramod and Shivaraj on his film Ghatashraddha, based on U.R. Ananthamurthy’s original story. A dialogue with the film-maker has been organised on the occasion, according to a release by the portal.

David Bond from France, who teaches French in Kuvempu University, and Mamata G. Sagar of Bangalore University will present papers. An essay contest is being held on “Parallel Cinema in My Context.” Entries can be sent to Arehalli Ravi, samvada.com, 72, 4th Cross, 18th Main Road, BTM I Stage, Bangalore 560 068. Scripts in Nudi or Baraha format can be sent to krnsmyle @gmail.com. Visit samvaada.com and register.