Unemployed father-of-two Razzak wants to own his own autorickshaw. His daughter Ruba is determined to purchase a 100 rupee drink. With a gentle and attentive realism, Kayo Kayo Colour (dir. Shahrukhkhan Chavada, 2023) quietly and steadfastly bears witness to the precarious lives of a working class Muslim family in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Engaging with the urban environment, the film frames the family in spaces of the home, masjid, shops and streets, rendering an overlooked cityscape as tenderly as the occupants themselves. The film stands as a radical alternative to the Indian state’s onslaught of Islamophobic representations of Muslim life, providing a visually and emotionally striking counter-narrative rarely seen in Indian cinema.

This month's film has been selected by Other Cinema's regular, Megan Reddy, who will also be facilitating the discussion.

1 8.30 - Doors Open

1 9.00 - Screening

20.35 - Break

20.45 - Discussion

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Majlis is our regular film club taking place every second Monday of the month. It’s a manifestation of our collective intention to continue our deep dive into films, expand on forms of political education and create a space where our community can gather, sit together, and converse about common issues over a shared meal or drink. The film club is open to all to attend but will prioritise Black and non-white film workers.

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Other Cinemas is a project focused on the transformational power of film; whether that is showcasing the work of Black and non-white filmmakers; creating networks for Black and non-white creatives to work, learn and collaborate; or using film to document the stories of Black and non-white communities. Other Cinemas regularly hosts free film screenings in ways and spaces that serve our communities and also runs an informal film school collective of young Black and non-white filmmakers which seeks to create a real space for conversation and collaboration. Other Cinemas was set up by Arwa Aburawa and Turab Shah, two filmmakers who saw the need for better ways to make and share films.

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Please note that a ticket does not guarantee entry. Due to the high percentage of non-attendance for free events in London, we release more tickets than our capacity. On the very rare occasions that we exceed capacity for an event, we have to enact a first come first serve policy, so please arrive on time!

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Kayo Kayo Colour (2023)