The Wellesley College Women Studies Department and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are very pleased to announce the Aparna Sen Film Festival, which will take place at Wellesley College’s Collins Cinema April 11-13, 2003 and at MIT Carpenter Center for the Arts on Wednesday, at 7.00 pm, April 16th, 2003. Aparna Sen is an award winning actress and director of multiple films, and the most accomplished woman filmmaker from India, home to the world’s largest national film industry. The festival will present six feature length films directed by Ms. Sen. Opening and closing receptions will be held. Ms. Sen will be in attendance at the screenings and will participate in question and answer sessions as part of the festival program.

Aparna Sen’s Career
Aparna Sen is one of India's most celebrated directors. Her directorial debut was an English film, 36 Chowringhee Lane, which she also wrote. The film won The Grand Prix at the Manila International Film Festival and the National Award for Best Direction in India. Her directorial work also includes memorable films such as Sati, Parama, and Yugant. Daughter of the renowned film historian, critic, and filmmaker, Chidanda Das Gupta, Aparna Sen is also one of India's finest actresses and has won several awards for acting.

Ms. Sen has served on juries at many international film festivals, such as International Film Festival of India, Moscow International Film Festival, and the Hawaii International Film Festival. Aparna Sen has also been honored with some of India's most prestigious awards including the Padmashree Award by the President of India and the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award.

Opening Night Reception at Wellesley College’s Davis Museum and Cultural Center, 5:30-7 p.m. MR. AND MRS. IYER, 2002, 120min, 35mm
Friday, April 11, 7:00pm
Saturday, April 12, 8:00pm
PAROMITAR EK DIN (HOUSE OF MEMORIES), 2000, 132min, 35mm
Sunday, April 13, 8:00pm
YUGANT, 1995, 125min, 35mm
Friday, April 11, 9:30pm
Sunday April 13, 2:00pm
SATI, 1989, 140min, 35mm
Saturday, April 12, 5:30pm
Monday, April 14, 4:00pm
PARAMA, 1984, 139min, 35mm
Saturday, April 12, 2:00pm
Monday, April 14, 8:30pm
36, CHOWRINGHEE LANE, 1981, 122min, 35mm
Sunday, April 13, 5:30pm
Monday, April 14, 6:30pm

The Aparna Sen Film Festival is sponsored by the Davis Fund for World Cultures and Leadership, the Wellesley College Committee on Lectures and Cultural Events, Wellesley College Friends of Art, the Davis Museum and Cultural Center, Wellesley College Art Department, The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Writing Program and Office for the Arts, The Indian Consulate New York, and The Directorate of Film Festivals under the Ministry of Culture, India.

Please go the relevant website for latest on schedules and updates - http://www.wellesley.edu/WomenSt/links.html

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