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202120 minPGdocumentary

Party Poster

202120 minPGdocumentary

A group of laundrymen designs a poster for a major festival honoring the deity Ganesha during a pandemic that has disrupted daily life.

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A group of laundrymen designs a poster for a major festival honoring the deity Ganesha during a pandemic that has disrupted daily life.

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Rishi Chandna

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A group of laundrymen in India gathers to create a poster for the Ganesha festival, a significant annual event. As they work, the backdrop of a pandemic complicates their efforts. The film captures the tensions between science, religion, and politics during this time. It shows how the festival's celebration persists despite challenges. The documentary runs for 20 minutes and was released in 2021.

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