13 documentary films + 9 community videos / 7 countries
RISING GARDENS FILM FESTIVAL
Available from 11am (IST), 12 Feb upto 11pm (IST) on 15th February 2021
Ambi Jiji's Retirement / Nandini Bedi / Netherlands / 2006 / documentary / 29:00
Candles in the Wind / Kavita Bahl, Nandan Saxena / India / 2013 / 
Conserving Traditional Knowledge Systems / Anjali Khosla and Kyra Pereira / India / documentary / 06:02
Farmers in Tamil Nadu explore options for conserving traditional and indigenous food varieties in a bid to ensure food security for the next generation.
Falaknaz /Sahar Salahshoor / Iran / 2015 / documentary / 59:00 
In Search of our Lost Rice Seeds / Suma Josson / India / 2013 / documentary / 40:00
The film looks at the ecological benefits of traditional paddy seeds and traditional knowledge systems. It also exposes the role played by the Green Revolution in the gradual destruction of agro-biodiversity and economic practices, leading to enormous agrarian distress faced by farmers in India.
Jal, Jungle, Zameen (Water, Forest and Land) / Suneeta Devi with Khabar
Lahariya bureau/ 2019 / 10:00
The woman farmerhas a long history of being magicked out of land records, employment data and even the title of ‘farmer’.
Opium Farmer / Su Su Hlaing / Myanmar / 2019 / documentary / 20:56
Reap What You Sow, Eat What You Grow
Talking to the Wind / Akshaya Sawant / USA / 2020 / documentary / 60:00
While exploring the condition of farmers in the cotton belt of Maharashtra, the film delves deep into the lives of women in these families - daughters, wives and widows.
Tirkha (The Thirst) / Bhabasagar Ghimire / Nepal / 2018 / short fiction / 05:00
A young girl thirsts for knowledge but struggles to be on time for school.
Young and Poisoned / IlangIlang Quijano / Philippines / 2019 / documentary
/ 20:00
Toxic pesticides used in mango orchards and floriculture farms in India affect the lives of young children. Who is responsible for their poisoning?
Dhanwarlo O’ Avva (A Grandma in Dharwar) / Masanagari Mayuri / 2010 / 08:00
Filmed by her 8-year old granddaughter, this is the portrait of an 80-year old farmer who is engaged in ecological agriculture.
In search of Common Goals: Exchange between Deccan and West African Farmers / Masanagari Mayuri/ 08:28
Raita Teerpu (A Unique Farmer’s Jury) / 2009 / 25:00
On December 5, 2009, a farmers' jury delivered an iconic verdict called Raita Teerpuon Democratisation of Agricultural Research.The video captures the jury in action alongside key scenes of the intricate process that preceded the verdict.
COMMUNITY VIDEOS FROM GREEN HUB
Saving the Millets, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya / Chakseng T. Sangma / 2018 / 07:00
The filmmaker explores the revival of traditional millets in his village in West Garo Hills.
Strength in Diversity, Stress Tolerant Crops of Nagaland / Chentei Lam Khiamniungan Naga / 14:28
An insight into stress resistant crops, the value of traditional agriculture and inherent knowledge within the community.
COMMUNITY VIDEOS FROM NORTH EAST NETWORK
Food from the Wild / Besutolu Shijoh, Povelu Shijoh, Vepralu Sapu / 03:40
This video highlights women’s rich knowledge of forest foods, and their role in the conservation of forest biodiversity.
Grasscoat in all Seasons / Khrowulou Tsuzuh, Tshekozou Doulo, Vezoteu Doulo / 02:48
A depiction of the community landscape, the plant, the process of making a grasscoat, women’s knowledge and skills.
Seed Guardians / Kewekhrozo Thopi, Tshenyilo-u Chirhah & Vizoli Khamo / 12:14
Women's Work is Work / Melite-u-Elah & Wekulo-u Sekhamo / 04:12
A community woman leader narrates how women fought for and got representation in their village council, the apex decision making of the village where women are not represented.
Available from 11am (IST), 12 Feb upto 11pm (IST) on 15th February 2021
THIS WEEKEND OF THE FESTIVAL IS NOW OVER.
Hear the recording of a conversation with women farmers and filmmakers
held on 26th Feb 2021
To know more about the films and filmmakers, please download brochure here.
Ambi Jiji’s jhum fields in Meghalaya are being turned into orchards and that is destroying food security in her village.
An Uncertain Winter / Munmun Dhalaria / India /
2017 / documentary / 05:00
In Kibber village, 4300m above sea level, we follow the life of Langzom, who lives in one of the most inhospitable conditions in the world as climate change spells tough times in her region. Candles in the Wind / Kavita Bahl, Nandan Saxena / India / 2013 / documentary / 54:00
Women of rural Punjab have long forgotten to sing the songs of harvest in the midst of escalating farm suicides.
Women of rural Punjab have long forgotten to sing the songs of harvest in the midst of escalating farm suicides.
Farmers in Tamil Nadu explore options for conserving traditional and indigenous food varieties in a bid to ensure food security for the next generation.
The chain-smoking Falaknaz rebelliously challenges traditional perceptions of what a woman’s role in an Iranian village should be.
The film looks at the ecological benefits of traditional paddy seeds and traditional knowledge systems. It also exposes the role played by the Green Revolution in the gradual destruction of agro-biodiversity and economic practices, leading to enormous agrarian distress faced by farmers in India.
Lahariya bureau/ 2019 / 10:00
The woman farmerhas a long history of being magicked out of land records, employment data and even the title of ‘farmer’.
This film sensitively portrays the lives of two opium farming families in Myanmar and sheds light on their plight.
Reap What You Sow, Eat What You Grow
/ Suma Josson / India / 2011 /documentary / 11:00
Community farmers grow their own vegetables in the heart of Mumbai, India.
A loving portrait of the filmmaker’s parents who eke out a living making jaggery sweets from toddy palm syrup in Myanmar’s central dry zone.
While exploring the condition of farmers in the cotton belt of Maharashtra, the film delves deep into the lives of women in these families - daughters, wives and widows.
A young girl thirsts for knowledge but struggles to be on time for school.
/ 20:00
Toxic pesticides used in mango orchards and floriculture farms in India affect the lives of young children. Who is responsible for their poisoning?
COMMUNITY VIDEOS FROM DECCAN DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY
Filmed by her 8-year old granddaughter, this is the portrait of an 80-year old farmer who is engaged in ecological agriculture.
A group of West African women farmers visit the Deccan Development Society for two weeks and discover many issues and customs in common with their host women farmers.
On December 5, 2009, a farmers' jury delivered an iconic verdict called Raita Teerpuon Democratisation of Agricultural Research.The video captures the jury in action alongside key scenes of the intricate process that preceded the verdict.
Saving the Millets, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya / Chakseng T. Sangma / 2018 / 07:00
The filmmaker explores the revival of traditional millets in his village in West Garo Hills.
An insight into stress resistant crops, the value of traditional agriculture and inherent knowledge within the community.
COMMUNITY VIDEOS FROM NORTH EAST NETWORK
Food from the Wild / Besutolu Shijoh, Povelu Shijoh, Vepralu Sapu / 03:40
This video highlights women’s rich knowledge of forest foods, and their role in the conservation of forest biodiversity.
A depiction of the community landscape, the plant, the process of making a grasscoat, women’s knowledge and skills.
This video captures the invaluable knowledge and significant role of women farmers who have been saving and protecting their traditional seeds.
A community woman leader narrates how women fought for and got representation in their village council, the apex decision making of the village where women are not represented.
Hear Kamla Bhasin speak about the festival here
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