3rd i co-presents Karsh Kale: Classical Science Fiction

Nourse Theater 275 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA, United States

Producer and multi-instrumentalist Karsh Kale breaks down the traditional constructs of Indian classical music in his "Classical Science Fiction." Apr 11, Nourse Theatre, San Francisco

$25 – $65

3rd i presents “I for India”

155 Barrows Hall UC Berkeley Campus, near Bancroft Ave and Bowditch St, Berkeley, CA, United States

Forty years of home movies tell the story of an immigrant and his family back home.

FREE

3rd i co-presents “Ship Of Theseus”

Roble Hall Theatre, Stanford 374 Santa Teresa St, Stanford, United States

Three stories collide and converge into a soulful finale that reveals our wondrous interconnectedness in the journey of life.

3rd i co-presents “Siddharth” at CAAMFest

Castro Theatre 429 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

A moving and tangled journey to find a missing child is filmed with a neorealist touch that transforms it into a genuine human portrait.

“The Brilliance of Satyajit Ray”

Pacific Film Archive 2575 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA, United States

3rd i South Asian Films Co-Presents "The Brilliance of Satyajit Ray."

$5.50 – $9.50

Ship of Theseus

A blind photographer regains her vision, a devout monk fights for animal rights, and a stockbroker stumbles upon an illegal organ trade in this astonishing feature debut that was shortlisted by members of the Critics Circle, UK as one of 15 “films that changed their life.”

Gulabi Gang

Filmmaker in Person! Nishtha Jain (City of Photos, Lakshmi and Me) returns to the Bay Area with this thriller disguised as a documentary! In Bundelkhand, India, a revolution is in the making among the fiery women of the Gulabi Gang who empower themselves and take up the fight against gender violence, caste oppression and widespread corruption.

Beyond All Boundaries

For Prithvi, Sudhir, and Akshaya, cricket is a religion. Both entertaining and enlightening, this doc follows the story of these three characters -- a fan(atic) who bikes across India from game to game, a boy wonder who hopes to be the next Sachin Tendulkar, and a young girl who sees cricket as a way out of poverty. Best Doc, Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles

Without Shepherds

Aquarius Theatre 430 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA, United States

Filmmaker in Person!
Featuring cricketer-turned politician Imran Khan and model Vaneeza, this visually impressive and insightful doc follows six people as they navigate the turbulent waters of Pakistan’s current crisis. With Short: From Melody Queen to Muslim Madonna

Alice Walker: Beauty in Truth

Filmmaker in Person!
A penetrating look at the life of author Alice Walker, who became the first black woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for her novel The Color Purple in 1983. Featuring intimate interviews with Walker, the doc focuses on Walker’s inspirational upbringing during years of violent social changes, and her political and social activism.

Coast to Coast: Mumbai to the Mission

Filmmakers in Person!
From the forests of Ecuador and the seas of South Asia to a cafe in Cairo and a Sikh barber shop in California, this year’s selection of shorts spans vast distances – both literally and metaphorically – with films that examine both the natural and the cultural, by filmmakers both local and global.

With You, Without You (Oba Nathuwa, Oba Ekka)

Filmmaker in Person!
When lonely pawnbroker Sarathsiri meets the enigmatic Selvi, he thinks he has finally found a way to escape his past. But a chance visit from an old friend forces the two lovers, from opposite sides of the civil war, to confront their histories and demons. With a tight script, wonderfully nuanced plot and haunting cinematography, this is Sri Lankan independent cinema at its best.

Celluloid Man

A celebration of 100 Years of Indian Cinema, and a must-see for cinephiles and Indian history enthusiasts! Featuring interviews with the veritable who's who of the Indian film industry, Dungarpur creates a compelling portrait of P.K. Nair -- the founder of the National Film Archive of India and a man with a passion for celluloid.

Shuddh Desi Romance

Castro Theatre 429 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

Bollywood at the Castro!
A remarkably fresh comedy, with lots of sizzle and eye candy to boot! Two professional wedding guests, with commitment issues, find themselves in a modern desi love triangle that's anything but conventional. Parineeti Chopra is vivacious, Rishi Kapoor is a delight, and the city of Jaipur sets a gorgeous backdrop for the film. Official Selection, Toronto International Film Festival 2013.

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