Organised in collaboration with Toxics Link and with the support of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation SDC, the seventh edition of the festival presents a screening of 17 films. The festival includes national award winning films covering the themes of bio-diversity, waste, climate change, chemicals and sustainability. Directors of some of the films will be present to introduce their films and lead a discussion
Inauguration
By Dr. Ajay Mathur, Director-General of TERI – The Energy & Resources Institute, and a member of the Prime Minister's Council on Climate Change
Followed by a cultural performance
From 11:15 to 13:45
More than Honey (91 min; 2012; English subtitles) – Director: Markus Imhoof
The film examines the vexing issue of why bees worldwide are facing extinction
Saving the Saviour (27 min; 2016; English) – Director: Jalal Ud Din Baba
The film follows the story of Billa, an orphan boy as he cleans up lake Wular in Kashmir
Death by Design (74 min; 2014; English) – Director: Sue Williams
On the threats posed by the electronic industry on environment and human health
From 15:05 onwards
Taming the Teesta (16 min; 2015; English) – Director: Taylor Graham
Following the mighty river’s course and the story of those who fight against the rampant hydroelectric development
Toxics Trail (26 min; 2015; English & with subtitles) – Director: Ishani Dutta
Focusing on the informal e-waste recycling industry and the environmental and human hazards it creates
Hope: Climate Positive Stories From India (30 min; 2015; English) – Directors: Rishu Nigam & Gurmeet Sapal
A collection of uplifting stories highlighting the strength of India’s traditions and ingenuity in addressing climate change
Metamorphosis (14 min; 2016; English subtitles) – Director: Adrian Acre
The Guadalupe dam watershed in Mexico which shelters an endangered amphibian – the mountain Axolotl
Bhopal Express (100 min; 1999; English subtitles) – Director: Mahesh Mathai
A powerful drama about a newlywed couple whose lives change forever after the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy
