FILM "The Face Behind the Mask" documentary screening about Chhau Dancer followed by a discussion at Habitat World, India Habitat Centre (IHC), Lodhi Road > 6:30pm on 15th February 2016

Time : 6:30 pm Add to Calendar 15/02/2016 18:30 15/02/2016 20:00 Asia/Kolkata FILM "The Face Behind the Mask" documentary screening about Chhau Dancer followed by a discussion Event Page : http://www.delhievents.com/2016/02/film-face-behind-mask-documentary.html C. D Deshmukh Auditorium, Main Building, India International Centre (IIC), 40 Max Mueller Marg, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi-110003 DD/MM/YYYY

Duration : 54 mins.

Entry : Free (Seating on First-Come First-Served basis)
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Venue : C. D Deshmukh Auditorium, Main Building, India International Centre (IIC), 40 Max Mueller Marg, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi-110003
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Event Description : FILM "The Face Behind the Mask" Screening followed by a discussion with Shashadhar Acharya and Nirmal Chander
Weaving between past and present, performances and daily routine, the film focuses on the life and struggle of Shashadhar Acharya, the fifth generation of a family of traditional Chhau dancers of Seraikella. Masks are an integral part of Chhau, leading the performer through a series of meditative experiences, and allowing the dancer to become one with the character. How does Shashadhar relate to the tradition he was born into? What meaning does it have for him at this stage in his life?

Year : 2015

Language : English and with subtitles

Directed by Nirmal Chander who will introduce the film

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