New Generations Filmfestival
26 – 28 November 2010 at Orfeos Erben, Frankfurt
In 2010 the successful „New Generations- Indian Independent Film Festival“ will take place for the second time, presenting international productions focusing India. Regarding its programme the festival is unique in its kind in Germany.
New Generations presents fascinating highlights from the genres feature film, documentary and short film, among them some Germany premieres.
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New Generations Filmfestival 26 – 28 November 2010 at Orfeos Erben, Frankfurt
Indian Vibes Radioshow: Sun, 23 Mai, 12 – 14 h on Radio X, Frankfurt
Tue, 8 June, 14 – 16 h on FSK Hamburg
So, 13 June, 20 – 22 h on www.multicult20.de Berlin
“The Wishmaker” is the first novel by Pakistani author Ali Sethi. What at first sight looks like a coming of age story is in fact a close look at the current Pakistan. Ali Sethi presented his book in Europe. We met him in Frankfurt and spoke with him about his book and about the modern Pakistan. We also have some new tracks for you.
Indian Vibes Radioshow on multicult2.0
16 May 10, 20 Uhr
Interview with Vijay Iyer
On 5 May the Indian-American jazz pianist Vijay Iyer received the German Echo Jazz Award for his highly acclaimed trio album “Historicity”. Nearly until the end of the year 2010 the Vijay Iyer trio is touring through Europe, playing in all acknowledged jazz clubs between Lisbon and Oslo. We met Vijay Iyer after his concert at Centralstation Darmstadt and spoke with him about his music and his plans. At the end of May the film “Tandoori Love” opens in Germany. The Swiss love comedy is inspired by Bollywood …
Indian Short films at Cellu l’art Festival in Jena/Germany from 14 to 18 April 2010
From 14 April to 18 April The Cellu l’art festival in Jena/ Germany presents Indian short films. The three programmes are curated by Bernd Lützeler/No Masala, Asian Hot Shots/Berlin and Ulrike Mothes of the Srishti School of Art, Design & Technology Bangalore. The perception of the Indian movie scene is still dominated by the commercial Hindi cinema. However in the last couple of years an independent film scene emerged developing their own subjects and styles. In its three Indian short film nights the Cellu l’art festival is focusing on the diverse Southasian film scene - beyond Bollywood. Indian Vibes is festival media partner
Indian Vibes Radioshow: Cornershop Interview
Sun, 27 Dec, 12 – 14 h - Radio X, Frankfurt
Tue, 12 Jan, 14 – 16 h - FSK, Hamburg
In November Cornershop presented their new album „Judy Sucks a Lemon for Breakfast“ in Frankfurt. We spoke with Tjinder Singh on this occasion. Have nice Christmas holidays and get well into 2010.
Radio X 91,8 fm, 99,85 cable in Frankfurt, Livestream http://www.radiox.de/live
FSK 93.0 MHz fm, 101.4 MHz cable MHz fm, 101.4 MHz cable (Hamburg) & 105.7 MHz cable (Norderstedt, Itzehoe & Henstedt-Ulzburg)
Livestream http://www.fsk-hh.org/livestream
www.myspace.com/indianvibesmusic
New Generations
Independent Indian Filmfestival
A new film festival in Frankfurt
6 – 8 November 09 at „Orfeo's Erben“
Hamburger Allee 45, Frankfurt
A fresh breeze sweeps Germany’s festival scene: From 6 to 8 November “New Generations presents independent productions focusing India at the renowned cinema Orfeos Erben in Frankfurt. The festival is unique in Germany.
Bollywood as the world biggest film industry is well known, but there is much more to Indian cinema to discover, and that is exactly what “New Generations” will do. The Indian film scene is as complex and diverse as the country itself. For three days Indian “New Generations” will present amazing independent highlights, among them several German movie premieres.
No festival without a party! Especially for this night the internationally acknowledged DJ Equal-I (Anokha Crew) will come over from Great Britain. On Sunday our guests can indulge a delicious Indian Brunch (r.s.v.p. until 5 Nov Tel 707 69 100).
Postcard Design: ©Chiraag Bhakta/ Pardon My Hindi
Live at our Indian Vibes Radioshow: Shaheen Dill-Riaz, Director of “Koran Children”
Sun, 27 Sep, 12 – 14 h on Radio X, Frankfurt
Tue, 13 Oct, 14 – 16 h on FSK, Hamburg
In his home country Bangladesh Shaheen Dill-Riaz succeeded in filming in a madrasa. His new documentary “Koran Children” shows the mysterious institution, the madrasa, from the teachers’ point of view but mainly through the eyes of the pupils and their parents. Shaheen Dill-Riaz will be with us in this broadcast. His film “Koran Children” is currently screened at Kino Mal seh’n, where he will be appearing in person on Sunday evening, 27 September.
Radio X 91,8 fm, 99,85 cable in Frankfurt, Livestream http://www.radiox.de/live
FSK 93.0 MHz fm, 101.4 MHz cable MHz fm, 101.4 MHz cable (Hamburg) & 105.7 MHz cable (Norderstedt, Itzehoe & Henstedt-Ulzburg)
Livestream http://www.fsk-hh.org/livestream
www.myspace.com/indianvibesmusic
Indian Vibes Radioshow: Strange Geometry Mix and London Mela
Sun, 23 August 12 – 14 h - Radio X, Frankfurt
Tue, 08 Sep, 2 to 4 pm - FSK, Hamburg
The Strange Geometry Mix by Pardon My Hindi is perfect for the summer. Kurian tells about his visit to the London Mela and has the hottest news from London. We take a closer look at “Korankinder” by Shaheen Dill-Riaz, as it will be screened for two weeks at the Mal seh’n cinema. And of course we have music for you.
Radio X 91,8 fm, 99,85 cable in Frankfurt
Livestream http://www.radiox.de/live
FSK 93.0 MHz fm, 101.4 MHz cable MHz fm, 101.4 MHz cable (Hamburg) & 105.7 MHz cable (Norderstedt, Itzehoe & Henstedt-Ulzburg)
Livestream http://www.fsk-hh.org/livestream
www.myspace.com/indianvibesmusic
Indian Vibes Radioshow:
20 years German-Indian Filmassociation
Sun, June 28, 12 to 14 h on Radio X, Frankfurt
Tue, July 14, 14 to 16 h on FSK, Hamburg
This year the German-Indian film association celebrates its 20th anniversary. Since 1989 the association screened 350 films at the cinema of the Filmmuseum, ranging from art house to documentary and avant-garde, Bollywood was a must, whereas the films of the sixties meanwhile are considered as classics. Vijay Kumar, director of the German-Indian film association will be our guest in this show. We also will present new music like the new album by the Midival Punditz or by Nickodemus.
Indian Vibes Radioshow: Weather
Sun, 24 May, 12 – 14 h - Radio X, Frankfurt
Tue, 09 June, 14 – 16 h - FSK, Hamburg
The new Basement Jaxx track “Raindrops” gave the idea. At the first look not such a thrilling issue, but a lot of tracks deal with different meteorological situations, ranging from sunshine to rain, showing an amazing preference for bad weather. Furthermore we spoke with Alka Macwan and Manoj Macwan of Community Development Society in Anand/Gujarat, supporting the Dalits.
Who wants to be a Souvenir?
Especially for the exhibition Manoj Kallupurackal created the interactive work „Who wants to be a Souvenir?“ inviting the visitors to compose their personal “art piece“ and choose with which artists they want want to surround themselves. The menue offers among others Shilpa Gupta, Bharti Kher or Suboth Gupta, but also Aravind Adiga, author of „The White Tiger“ oder Jhumpa Lahiri, who has written „The Namesake“. Additionally the visitors can insert their own portrait per webcam and finally can save their composition. We printed the first 100 pictures as postcards and they can be picked up on Sunday, 5 April from 5 to 7 pm at the Galerie station. All the other pictures will be available per mail or on our website. Just drop us an email: souvenir@indianvibes.de.
Indian Art Forum
International Art Exhibition
Galerie station/ Künstlerhaus Mousonturm
Curated by Indian Vibes (Petra Klaus, Binu Kurian Joseph) and b.k.i. (Sandip Shah)
12 March to 12 April 09
Opening: Wed 11 March 09, 8 pm
Music: Indian Vibes, Visuals: 20dre, C.U.Eye
The international exhibition „Indian Art Forum” shows current positions of young second generation Asians, living in Germany, Great Britain, Egypt, Austria and the USA. They grew up with the rich background of both cultures, now using their creative potential in various artistic fields.
In 2006 Indian Vibes presented digital art created by British-Asians artists at Galerie station. 2007 Sandip Shah showed „Bombay Connection“ at the b.k.i. So the idea came up to put together this show.
With the participation of Vinita Agarwal, Chiraag Bhakta, Karan Islania, Manoj Kallupurackal, Ashok Kapur, Sabahat Nawaz, Sandip Shah, Ruby Sircar, Shihab Vaippipadath.
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