The 16th Bengaluru International Film Festival showcased P Lankesh’s film ‘Pallavi’ (1976), which won three national awards. According to Lankesh, the film was a bold creation made amidst challenging circumstances.
Key highlights:
• ‘Pallavi’ based on Lankesh’s novella ‘Biruku’
• Reflects themes of societal activism and women’s empowerment
• Lankesh faced financial and emotional crises during the film’s making
• The film was screened as part of NFDC-NFAI’s film restoration initiative
The screening of ‘Pallavi’ offers a glimpse into Lankesh’s cinematic vision and the socio-political backdrop of the ’70s Indian cinema landscape.
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