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NewsThe fourth edition of Nitte International Film Festival has curated over 100 films in various languages. Viewers can attend screenings free of charge.File Photo/ Facebook/ Nitte International Film FestivalThe fourth edition of the Nitte International Film Festival, hosted by the Nitte University in Mangaluru, will be held for four days from June 8 to 11. Popular Kannada director Raj B Shetty and lyricist Jayant Kaikini will be among those in attendance at the film festival. The film festival has curated over 100 films and viewers can attend screenings free of charge. Three screens at Bharath Cinemas will be dedicated to festival films on all four days. Raj B Shetty, who directed the popular Kannada film Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana, will be part of an interactive session, while Jayant Kaikini will be holding a masterclass on the art of storytelling. Other filmmakers who will be in attendance are Manish Saini, Shivadwaj, Shishir Jha, Rahul Pk,...

Mumbai, March 5 (Ians) Film ‘Act 1978’ director Manjunatha Somashekara Reddy (Mansore) talked about his latest Kannada feature film ‘19.20.21’ which is based on real-life incidents of human rights violation.

The movie stars Shrunga B.V., Balaji Manohar, M.D. Pallavi, Rajesh Nataranga, Avinash, Mahadev Hadapad and Venkatesh Prasad in key roles.

Director Mansore shares: “This is its first kind of realistic, humanity movie in Kannada after a long time. It’s a story of a small community of people whose fight for fundamental rights, and their courage inspires every citizen of India.

“This kind of cinema is much needed because a large number of people really don’t know about their own constitution and their fundamental rights.

“They almost forgot that they have the right to question the ruling government for their basic needs. So this movie will educate those people about their rights and at the same time it will give a thrilling experience too,...

ReviewUltimately, 19.20.21 is also about hope — that truth will prevail, and that cooked-up stories might unravel in court. It is an important film for Kannada, for it speaks truth to power.YouTube/TSeriesA group of tribal people speaks about how a road to their hamlet will ensure they can see their children, who study in the town and stay in hostels, more often. But another voice among them chips in: the road will ensure the officials also come right to our doorstep, right? This line summarises what Mansore’s subtly searing Kannada feature 19.20.21 is all about. Development at what cost? Human rights at what cost? And what kind of development is it if the original inhabitants of the land, the Adivasis, fear people who enter their forest and life and throw both asunder? Director Mansore is a national-award-winning filmmaker who has always chosen to bat for the oppressed and those who raise their voices,...

Mumbai, Feb 11 (Ians) Film ‘Act 1978′ director Mansore and producer Devaraj R of D’ Creations have teamed up once again for their upcoming Kannada feature film ‘19.20.21’ set to release on March 3.

It is believed to be based on real events depicting violations of human rights. The movie stars Shrunga B.V., Balaji Manohar, M.D. Pallavi, Rajesh Nataranga, Avinash, Mahadev Hadapad and Venkatesh Prasad in key roles. It is presented by Aagaaz Entertainment.

Having directed National award winning Kannada films such as Harivu and Nathicharami, filmmaker Mansore opens up about his upcoming film ‘19.20.21’.

He said: “This film is based on true incidents that happened in the Western Ghats near coastal Karnataka. This is story of a young tribal boy, a journalism student who fought against system for his community and their rights. He is the first person from the whole tribal community to entered higher studies. It’s a story of a community...