The Stories of Justice, Equality, and Love: Through the Cinema of the World

An immersive residency in storytelling through cinema with author, columnist & researcher Harsh Mander.

We are calling out for applications for a 3-day immersive course focused on empathy building aims to take participants on a journey through the lived experiences of impoverishment, discrimination, hate, violence, and the resilience of vulnerable and dispossessed communities in India and across the world. Rooted in the framework of empathy, this course aims to use storytelling through cinema to create a space for ethical reflection and critical analysis, fostering deep engagement with social justice issues through the power of cinema.

Program structure

The course will take place over 3 days, with 3 film screenings each day followed by in-depth discussions. Each film will be introduced with a brief contextual overview of its social and human narratives, as well as its aesthetic qualities. The films will act as an entry point for exploring larger themes such as the politics of hate, inequality, state power, and forms of resistance. The entire group of participants will act as facilitators of the course, engaging with and responding to the complex questions raised by the films.

Participants’ Background: Open to individuals of all genders and backgrounds above the age of 18
Duration: 3 days
Timings: 10 AM – 9 PM (All Days)
Equipment Requirements: Notebook
Dates: 19th – 21st June
Screenings: 3 films per day (morning session/afternoon sessions/evening session)

Registration Fees (Inclusive of GST):  Payment details will be shared upon confirmation of selection

• General Fee: INR 4,000
• Student Fee: INR 2,000

Inclusive of lunch and tea

About Harsh Mander: Harsh Mander is a human rights and peace worker, writer, researcher, and teacher, and serves as Chairperson of the Centre for Equity Studies, which focuses on public policy and justice for disadvantaged groups. He leads the national initiative Karwan-e-Mohabbat (Caravan of Love), working towards solidarity, healing, and justice in response to rising hate violence. He holds a PhD from Vrije University, Amsterdam, and has taught at institutions including Heidelberg University, IIM Ahmedabad, JNU, and international universities such as MIT and UCLA.