The Second Floor

Oxford University Press and T2F Present “Beyond Partition” - A Film Screening and Interactive Discussion with Justice (Retired) Dr. Javid Iqbal on 1st September, 2007

Documentary Screening (1 hour, 5 minutes)

Beyond Partition is a documentary film that reflects the views of South Asian filmmakers on the Partition of India and Pakistan. Renowned filmmakers, Gulzar and Govind Nihalani reflect on the communal violence they witnessed. Cinema veteran M.S. Sathyu and celebrated script writer Shama Zaidi question the very idea behind the division, while Pakistani filmmaker Sabiha Sumar focuses on other powerful forces that generated the demand for Pakistan.

Beyond Partition is far more than just a recollection of the past from the view point of filmmakers. Producer-Director Lalit Mohan Joshi has skilfully connected the past with the present. The film explores current issues including terrorism and the tensions that affect Hindu-Muslim relations as well as Indo-Pakistan disputes – a continuing legacy of Partition. A treat for all film lovers and media students, Beyond Partition depicts rare archival footage from India’s Films Division and brings alive the making of landmark films like Nimai Ghosh’s “Chhinnamool”, M.S. Sathyu’s “Garm Hava”, Govind Nihalani’s “Tamas”, and Sabiha Sumar’s “Khamosh Pani”.

Talk and Discussion

After the film, Justice (Retired) Dr. Javid Iqbal will present his views on Partition and the floor will be opened up to questions from the audience.

Date: Saturday, 1st September 2007