Up Down & Sideways

New People Cinema 1746 Post Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

Hypnotic rhythms and complex polyphonic music reverberate through the hills of Nagaland in this portrait of an indigenous community and their remarkable musical traditions, set in the alluring northeast of India.

Sir

New People Cinema 1746 Post Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

This beautifully nuanced, sensual and insightful feature film, which premiered at Cannes this year, explores the forbidden attraction between a maid and her wealthy employer, whilst thwarting the expectations of a typical Indian love story.

Shalom Bollywood: The Untold Story of Indian Cinema

New People Cinema 1746 Post Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

Full of unexpected surprises and archival jewels from cinematic history, "Shalom Bollywood" reveals the forgotten history of early Indian cinema, when Jewish stars reigned supreme on the desi screen.

A Suitable Girl

Palo Alto Art Center Auditorium 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto, CA, United States

"A Suitable Girl" follows three young women in India struggling to maintain their identities and follow their dreams amid intense pressure to get married. Winner of the Albert Maysles Award for Best New Documentary Director, at the Tribeca International Film Festival, 2017

A Suitable Girl

Palo Alto Art Center Auditorium 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto, CA, United States

"A Suitable Girl" follows three young women in India struggling to maintain their identities and follow their dreams amid intense pressure to get married. Winner of the Albert Maysles Award for Best New Documentary Director, at the Tribeca International Film Festival, 2017

3rd i Supports Cinequest

California Theatre, SJ 345 S. First St., San Jose, CA, United States

3rd i is proud to support Cinequest Film festival and the screenings of "Manto" and "Widow of Silence."

3rd i Presents “The Escapists”

ATA 992 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

3rd i Presents The Escapists, directed by Saprina Panday—a work-in-progress discussion with emerging film maker Saprina Panday and moderated by Tanya Tandon and Anjana Iyer   Date: Friday, April 26th, 2019 Time: 7:00pm […]

3rd i Co-presents at SF Film Fest

Castro Theatre 429 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

3rd i co-presents the new film Photograph at the Castro Theatre. This powerfully romantic and gently comedic film from India comes from the same director as the cult hit The […]

Good Guy Bad Guy – UC Davis

International House, UC Davis 10 College Park, Davis, CA, United States

Indu Krishnan’s doc chronicles five years in the tumultuous life of Zakhir, a gentle soul who lives on the streets of Bangalore. Q&A with the director.

Drawn Together – UC Davis

International House, UC Davis 10 College Park, Davis, CA, United States

With a lively backdrop of superheroes and comic books, Harleen Singh’s "Drawn Together" examines issues of diversity, representation, and racism. Q&A with filmmaker.

JUTTI KASOORI + HALFWAY HOME – UC Davis

International House, UC Davis 10 College Park, Davis, CA, United States

Nicole Ranganath's doc on the rich history of the Punjabi community in Northern California, and Steve Arounsack's doc on the vibrant arts scene in the Asian American community of the Central Valley. Followed by Q&A with filmmakers.

3rd i Co-presents “Shiraz” at the SF Silent Film Festival

Castro Theatre 429 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

An astonishing treasure of the silent cinema, Shiraz is an ambitious and elegant film that takes creative license with the story of the life and death of the 17th-century Mumtaz Mahal […]

3rd i Co-presents at CAAMFest37

AMC Kabuki 8 1881 Post St, San Francisco, CA, United States

3rd i Films is pleased to co-present Tiger at CAAMFest37. TIGER is a powerful film about a Sikh-American boxer who is banned from the boxing commission for practicing his religious […]

3rd i Co-presents at CAAMfest37

AMC Kabuki 8 1881 Post St, San Francisco, CA, United States

3rd i Films is pleased to Co-present When We Walk at CAAMFest37. Emmy-Award-winning director Jason DaSilva continues the documentation of his diagnosis with multiple sclerosis and its aftermath. When We […]

3rd i Co-presents “SHIRAZ” at the Roxie

Roxie Theater

An astonishing treasure of the silent cinema, "Shiraz" is an ambitious and elegant film that takes creative license with the story of the life and death of the Mughal empress whose early demise inspired her husband to construct the Taj Mahal.

3rd i Co-presents “Kattumarum’’ at Frameline 43

Landmark Shattuck Cinemas 2230 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA, United States

"Kattumaram" is a heartfelt look at the strength of community in rural India, showcasing the importance of tradition along with the need for evolution.

Bulbul Can Sing

New People Cinema 1746 Post Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

Following on the heels of last year's magical "Village Rockstars," Rima Das takes us back to the timeless beauty of the Assamese countryside in this bittersweet narrative.Three friends struggle to find their own identities, and to fight back against age-old traditions and parental expectations. This is no simple rural idyll however; in Das' deft hands, it’s a deeply compelling exploration of love, loss, and adolescence. CLICK IMAGE FOR MORE INFO AND TICKETS.

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