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200127 minPGdocumentary

Rummaging for Pasts

200127 minPGdocumentary

Two cinematic documents are juxtaposed: a video diary of an archaeological excavation and assorted eight millimeter footage of Indian weddings.

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Ashish Avikunthak

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Two cinematic documents are juxtaposed: a video diary of an archaeological excavation and assorted eight millimeter footage of Indian weddings.

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Ashish Avikunthak

Ashish Avikunthakdirector

Ashish Avikunthak

Ashish Avikunthakwriter

Bengt Westergaardcast

Prof. Ian Morriscast

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An archaeological excavation in Sicily serves as the backdrop for Rummaging for Pasts, an experimental documentary from 2001. The film juxtaposes a video diary of the excavation process with an array of eight millimeter found footage depicting Indian weddings. Through this combination, the work presents a dialogue between the past and present, examining the rituals of celebration and discovery. Directed by Ashish Avikunthak, the 27-minute piece invites reflection on cultural practices across different contexts.

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