On Saturday, 9 November 2024 @ 8pm @ Cinema Paradiso, Auroville
Owl-Eyed Guardian And The Banyan Dream
India (Auroville and its bioregion), 2024, Dir. Alessandra Silver w/ Jayalakshmi Jayabal, Pavitra Jayamoorthy, Vibha Nirmalkumar, and others, Docu-Drama, 55mins, Tamil-English w/English
In the remote village of Kottakarai, Andhayee, a solitary woman, finds solace under a banyan tree after her husband’s death. Her prophecy of global unity materialized in 1968 with Auroville’s birth, an international township. As the Matrimandir’s construction begins, Andhayee nurtures the community, blending traditions with new dreams. Her journey portrays connection, spirituality, and hope, inspiring
This screening has been made possible via a generous sharing by the InLight, Auroville Team.
The director and her team will be present for a brief Q&A at the end of this screening.
