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THE TRIAL by Franz Kafka is one of the most fascinating pieces of existential literature, produced in the 20th century! Watch us decode the complexity of this book and attempt to understand the life of Kafka.
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DON'T LOOK UP is a satirical take on the nature of modern-day media, politics and capitalism.
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BEFORE THE COFFEE GETS COLD by Toshikazu Kawaguchi is an emotional book about love, loss, longing, relationships and time travel!
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EEB ALLAY OOO! is a brilliant satirical film on the life of a migrant, who is hired to scare off monkeys outside government buildings in Delhi.
PRATEEK VATS is an internationally-acclaimed filmmaker who makes both narrative and documentary films. He is an alumni of FTII and he conducts several workshops throughout the country.
SHUBHAM is a screenwriter who made his debut with Eeb Allay Ooo! and went on to write for anthologies like Unpaused and Unpaused: Naya Safar.
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LOOTERA, a loose adaptation of O. Henry's short story THE LAST LEAF, is undoubtedly one of the best Hindi films to come out in the last few years.
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JALLIKATTU is a Malayalam film about the chaos that ensues in a village after a buffalo goes astray.
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THE STRANGER by Albert Camus is one of the most fascinating pieces of literature written in the 20th century. We had an in-depth conversation on its plot, philosophy and writing style.
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PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE is a French film by Céline Sciamma on the forbidden relationship of a female painter and a young woman about to be married.
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LAALI is a film starring Pankaj Tripathi as a laundry worker. The film explores themes of love, loss and loneliness. You can watch it on Disney+ Hotstar.
ABHIROOP BASU is an award-winning filmmaker who graduated from Prague Film School. He went on to direct MEAL, which was screened at 65 film festivals across the world!
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A free-flowing conversation on one of the most loved films of the past decade!
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This was one of the most emotional book discussions we have ever had! The intention of putting out these recordings is to give y'all a glimpse of the kind of sessions we conduct in The Abstract Room.
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We had a super chill discussion on this popular book. The intention of putting out these recordings is to give y'all a glimpse of the kind of sessions we conduct in The Abstract Room.
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We had a super intimate discussion on this emotional book. The intention of putting out these recordings is to give y'all a glimpse of the kind of sessions we conduct in The Abstract Room.
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We had a super intimate and philosophical discussion on this beautiful film. The intention of putting out these recordings is to give y'all a glimpse of the kind of sessions we conduct in The Abstract Room.
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This was an introductory session to understand different Creation Myths in Hindu Mythology. Vedant Pophale is a Mythologist and a Writer, who aims to educate people about world mythologies through his Instagram Page - 'House of Myths'. The intention of putting out these recordings is to give y'all a glimpse of the kind of sessions we conduct in The Abstract Room.
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An absolutely wonderful open mic where we saw over 40 talented participants perform while being cheered by an enthusiastic crowd of 50+ people. The intention of putting out these recordings is to give y'all a glimpse of the kind of sessions we conduct in The Abstract Room.
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Synopsis: How far is too far? And what happens when science and ambitious experimentation are not paired up with moral responsibilities?
We sat down to discuss Mary Shelley's 19th-century classic novel, Frankenstein. We hope you enjoy this episode!
Session Details: Conducted on 29th May 2021
Moderated by: Sankalp Sharma
Episode edited by: Heer Rughani
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ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Pranav is a resident of Mumbai and an aspiring film critic. In this conversation, we sat down to discuss his lifelong journey with books and how his readings have shaped him as an individual. In the meantime, we also received some really fascinating recommendations about books on Indian history, filmmaking, fearless journalism, and much more!
ABOUT ABSTRACT CONVERSATIONS
The intention of this podcast segment is multi-fold:
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To understand how different people view films and literature.
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To understand their individual process of analyzing the same.
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And in the meantime, also receive some interesting recommendations and tips to widen our understanding of art in general.
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Session Details: Conducted on 5th July 2020
Moderated by: Sankalp Sharma, Radhika Saraf
Synopsis: Are you really who you are? Or are you playing a role in order to fit in? We sat down to discuss the several thought experiments that Imitiaz Ali's film Tamasha left for us. We hope you enjoy this episode!
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Session Details: Conducted on 28th June 2020
Moderated by: Sankalp Sharma
Synopsis: À movie about unflinching passion and toxic mentoring, Whiplash raises several questions about the idea of success and is the sacrifice really worth it. Listen to this podcast to hear an in-depth conversation on the themes of the film.
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Session Details: Ship of Theseus; 17th October 2020
Moderated by: Sankalp Sharma
Synopsis: An experimental photographer, an ailing monk and a young stockbroker explore identity, justice, beauty and the meaning of life and death.
Listen to the condensed version of our session, preferably after watching the movie, wherein we discuss a wide array of themes including spirituality, philosophy, and the true meaning of life.
Session Details: SIR; 3rd February 2021
Synopsis: An optimistic and determined young woman from a remote village starts her new job as a live-in maid for the cynical son of a wealthy family. They eventually fall in love, but find their relationship forbidden.
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Session Details: To Kill A Mockingbird; 23rd August 2020
Moderated by: Radhika Saraf, Sankalp Sharma
Synopsis: One of the most-read books of all times, this one by Harper Lee is about Tom Robinson, one of the town's Black residents, who is falsely accused of raping Mayella Ewell, a white woman. Lawyer Atticus agrees to defend him despite threats from the community.
Listen to the condensed version of our session, wherein we discussed several of its major themes like parenting, racism, class differences, gender biases, justice etc.
Session Details: Into The Wild; 21st November 2020
Moderated by: Sankalp Sharma
Synopsis: Christopher McCandless, a young graduate, decides to renounce all his possessions and hitchhike across America. During his journey, he encounters several situations which change him as a person.
Listen to the condensed version of our session, wherein we discussed several of its major themes like travelling, societal structures, parenting, salvation and materialism.
Session Details: Tandav Trailer Talk; conducted on 5th January 2021.
Participants: Parth Jadeja, Bhoomika Wadhwani, Pranav Joshi, Sankalp Sharma
Synopsis: Tandav is an upcoming political web series starring Saif Ali Khan and Dimple Kapadia, among other people. It promises to be an edge-of-the-seat political thriller that focuses on a fictionalised Indian political arena.
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Session Details: The Kite Runner; conducted on 21st June 2020
Moderated by: Sankalp Sharma and Avantika Bhandari
Synopsis: Witness the journey of Amir, a young boy who leaves his wealthy house in Kabul with his father because of the war, but the guilt of a sin that he had committed still looms over him and comes back when he least expected it to.
Listen to the condensed version of our session, wherein we discussed several of its major themes like guilt, hope, redemption and friendship with an attempt to understand the writing style of Khaled Hosseini!
Session Details: Super Deluxe; conducted on 30th August 2020
Moderated by: Aaliya Shroff and Sankalp Sharma
Synopsis: An offbeat, dark comedy about a transwoman, a cheating wife and a furious teenager intertwined by sex, spirituality and coincidence.
Listen to the condensed version of our session, wherein we discussed several of its major themes and technical intricacies with an attempt to decode the true essence of this masterpiece!
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