Decoding Indian Cinema: Image, Sound, Performance

🎞️ About the Workshop

Cinema is more than what we see — it’s what we feel, hear, and interpret.
Decoding Indian Cinema: Image, Sound, Performance invites participants to look beyond the screen and uncover the deeper language of Indian and South Asian films.

Through guided screenings, discussions, and scene breakdowns, this immersive workshop explores:
🎥 The evolution of Indian cinema — from the classics of Ray and Ghatak to the bold new voices of today.
🎭 The power of performance and emotion in shaping meaning.
🎶 How sound, music, and silence create cinematic rhythm.
🌏 The regional richness of Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, and Malayalam cinema.
💬 Symbolism, storytelling, and socio-political context — how films reflect who we are.

By the end, participants will gain a sharper eye, a deeper ear, and a renewed appreciation for the complexity and beauty of South Asian cinema.

👩‍🏫 About the Instructor — Rasika Agashe

Rasika Agashe is an acclaimed actor, writer, and director whose work spans theatre, television, and film. An alumna of the National School of Drama (India), Rasika brings a rare depth of insight into cinematic storytelling.

Her debut feature film City Personified, which she wrote and directed, has been celebrated at multiple international film festivals — including Sweden, Bhutan, Istanbul, L.A. Independent Women’s Festival, Toronto International Women’s Festival, and the Vancouver International Movie Awards.

As an educator and artist, Rasika’s workshops are known for their warmth, passion, and ability to make participants see cinema — and themselves — in new ways.

🎟️ Registration Details

• Fee: AED 200 per participant
• Limited seats available — early registration recommended
• Open to: Film lovers, students, artists, and anyone curious about the language of cinema

👉 Register now to reserve your spot and experience the art of watching films like never before.