Writings on the wall
Director: Angad Balla

Format: Digital Video
Running Time: 25 minutes
Country: Canada
Year: 2007

Angad Bhalla and Siddhartha Luther's Writings on the Wall about Indian murals of many kinds. The directors investigate sacred graphics of the Warlis nation, whose people have had their work ripped off for tourist boutiques. Movie-poster man "Azad" is officially homeless, but from his studio he creates giant Bombay movie posters with a terrific graphic punch. Even more jaw-dropping are the street posters observed in Madras City, which will make lovers of Third World art foam with desire.

A journey beyond the surface of contemporary India's vibrant film poster art scene, into the lives of three young men eking out a living in the country’s largest cities. Behind their public art we discover their most private hopes and dreams.

Showtime(s):

Sat., August 11th 2007 @ 8:30pm
NFB Mediatheque: John Spotton Theatre
150 John St. Toronto, Ont. M5V 3C3