Srinagar, November 2: The second day of the Kashmir World Film Festival (KWFF) witnessed an engaging and enriching cinematic experience marked by creative exchange and diverse storytelling.
The day began with an insightful masterclass by noted cultural activist from Jammu, Mr. Deepak Kumar, who shared his perspectives on culture, performance, and the evolving landscape of Indian cinema.
From 12 noon onwards, audiences were treated to 16 films in multiple languages and genres, reflecting the vibrancy of both regional and international cinema.
DAY 2 – Screening Schedule:
1. The Mirror – Ali Raza Ansari (English, India) – 2 mins
2. Last Drop – Tashi Dawa Thigspa & Tsering Wangdus (Ladakhi, India) – 5 mins
3. Stitch – Anzar Bashir (India) – 7 mins
4. Doodh Ganga – Abdul Rashid Bhat (Kashmiri, Hindi, India) – 10 mins
5. Silent Debt – Showkat Bashir (Kashmiri, Hindi, India) – 10 mins
6. Deodar – Roots of Paradise – Dr. Aijaz Ahmad Khan (English, India) – 10 mins
7. Mein, Mehmood – Prataya Saha (Hindi, Bengali & English, UAE) – 11 mins
8. The Last Rehearsal – Kamil Saif (Hindi, India) – 15 mins
9. I Won’t Cry Tomorrow – Mohamed Mahmoud (Arabic, Egypt) – 17 mins
10. My Daddy is My Hero – P.A. Murugan (Tamil, India) – 19 mins
11. J.L. Kaul – A Man of Action – Bilal A. Jan (Hindustani, India) – 30 mins
12. Monihara – Subhadeep Biswas (Hindustani, India) – 30 mins
13. The Sledge Puller – Raja Shabir Khan (Kashmiri, India) – 50 mins
14. Andro Dreams – Meena Longjam (Bengali, India) – 63 mins
15. Elham – Dhruva Harsh (Hindi, India) – 90 mins
16. Maa Jaye – V.K. Singh (Punjabi, India) – 111 mins
The screenings drew enthusiastic participation from filmmakers, students, and cinephiles, who praised KWFF for bringing together diverse voices and promoting cultural dialogue through cinema.
