Lamakaan

🎬 Remembering Michelangelo Antonioni

Every Wednesday evening this September, we celebrate the enigmatic genius of Michelangelo Antonioni with a curated selection of his most iconic films. From the haunting silences of *L’Avventura* to the visual poetry of *Blow-Up*, Antonioni’s work reshaped cinematic language—favoring mood, ambiguity, and existential depth over conventional storytelling. His films invite us to linger in the spaces between words, where alienation, desire, and modernity collide.

Born on September 29, 1912, in Ferrara, Italy, and passing away on July 30, 2007, in Rome, Antonioni left behind a legacy that continues to challenge and inspire filmmakers worldwide. He was the only director to win the Palme d'Or, Golden Lion, Golden Bear, and Golden Leopard, and received an Honorary Oscar in 1995 for his masterful visual style. His trilogy—*L’Avventura*, *La Notte*, and *L’Eclisse*—remains a cornerstone of modernist cinema, exploring the discontents of contemporary life with unmatched elegance and introspection.

Film Title: L’Avventura (THE ADVENTURE)| 1960 | 143 Mins | Italy & France | Italian with English Subtitles

About the film: Michelangelo Antonioni’s L’Avventura is a landmark of modernist cinema, renowned for its radical departure from traditional narrative structure. The film begins with the mysterious disappearance of a young woman, Anna, during a yachting trip off the coast of Sicily. But instead of resolving the mystery, Antonioni shifts focus to the emotional drift and existential disconnection between Anna’s lover Sandro and her friend Claudia. The film’s slow pacing, haunting landscapes, and unresolved tension challenged audiences at its Cannes premiere—where it was initially booed, only to later win the Jury Prize and redefine cinematic storytelling.

Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is Free & Open to all!

Trailer launch of a silent shortfilm 'THE GENESIS'

A Tale to Begin With (82 mins) is an intimate documentary on Jayanta Mahapatra, India’s first major poet in English, capturing his final year in Cuttack and Odisha. Directed by Bishweshwar Das, the film weaves his journeys, reflections, and poetry into a lyrical portrait of the grand old bard of Indian literature.

Bio:
Bishweshwar Das, an adman turned filmmaker, makes his debut with A Tale to Begin With, a heartfelt tribute to poet Jayanta Mahapatra. Rooted in his love for Cuttack, cinema, and poetry, the film marks a full-circle moment in his creative journey.

Gopi is an invasion biologist working on freshwater ecosystems, using the African catfish as my model organism. This species, originally introduced for aquaculture, has now spread across India and is considered highly invasive and hence its sale and culture are banned. His research focuses on mapping its distribution, tracing its origins, and understanding how it adapts to new and often challenging environments. To do this, he uses molecular tools such as environmental DNA, population genetics, and genomics to explore the ecological and evolutionary processes of invasion.

Synopsis :
An actor steps in to audition for the role of Hamlet, a part originally intended for a seasoned veteran who has suddenly walked out. With the cast assembled, the director’s vision in place, and rehearsals about to begin, one question remains— can this newcomer truly step into the character’s soul?

As the play unfolds, a series of unexpected twists and turns shape the actor’s journey. The role deepens, the character comes to life, and the production descends into increasingly darker territory. What begins as performance soon blurs with reality, drawing the director and actor into a shadowy world of obsession, betrayal, and madness.

Warning: This performance contains strong language, scenes of violence, and adult themes. Strictly for audiences aged 18 and over.

Join us for the screening of FOREVER, an emotional love story created by our passionate filmmaking team. Made with dedication over four months, the film explores love, loss, and the moments that define us. Stay back for an interaction with the team.

Acharya (Telugu Play)
A young man, frustrated after being fired from multiple jobs, reaches his breaking point. Convinced that his college education was useless, he returns to his college to demand a refund of his tuition fees, arguing that the knowledge he gained there failed him in the real world. In response, his former professors take a clever test to challenge his perception and prove his intelligence. Will they succeed in changing his mind and sending him back with a new perspective? Watch the play to find out what happens next!

Inspired by the play "The Refund" written by Fritz Karinthy.

🎬 Remembering Michelangelo Antonioni

Every Wednesday evening this September, we celebrate the enigmatic genius of Michelangelo Antonioni with a curated selection of his most iconic films. From the haunting silences of L’Avventura to the visual poetry of Blow-Up, Antonioni’s work reshaped cinematic language—favoring mood, ambiguity, and existential depth over conventional storytelling. His films invite us to linger in the spaces between words, where alienation, desire, and modernity collide.

Born on September 29, 1912, in Ferrara, Italy, and passing away on July 30, 2007, in Rome, Antonioni left behind a legacy that continues to challenge and inspire filmmakers worldwide. He was the only director to win the Palme d'Or, Golden Lion, Golden Bear, and Golden Leopard, and received an Honorary Oscar in 1995 for his masterful visual style. His trilogy—L’Avventura, La Notte, and L’Eclisse—remains a cornerstone of modernist cinema, exploring the discontents of contemporary life with unmatched elegance and introspection.

Film Title: RED DESERT | 1964 | 120 Mins | Italy & France | Italian with English Subtitles

About the film: Red Desert (1964), directed by Michelangelo Antonioni, is a haunting psychological drama set against the bleak industrial backdrop of Ravenna, Italy. The film follows Giuliana, a fragile and emotionally unstable woman recovering from a traumatic car accident, as she struggles to find meaning and connection in a world dominated by machinery, pollution, and alienation. Married to a factory manager but emotionally adrift, she begins a tentative affair with Corrado Zeller, a visiting engineer, hoping to escape her inner turmoil. Through vivid, surreal use of color and desolate landscapes, Antonioni paints a portrait of modern existential despair, making Red Desert a landmark in cinematic expression of psychological isolation.

Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is Free & Open to all!

Healthism documentary is a social documentary.

The Centre for Development Policy and Practice, in collaboration with the Digital Empowerment Foundation & A CODE, is proud to present another captivating edition of Bazm-e-Sukhan.

Join us on Friday, 12th September 2025, at Lamakaan, Hyderabad, for an enriching evening "Whose Urdu is it Anyway? Urdu as Indian as anybody or anything can be regarded as Indian.”

Event Details: 📅 Date: Friday, 12th September 2025 🕡 Time: 6:30 PM 📍 Venue: Lamakaan, Hyderabad

Facilitators: Kailasa Vaishnavi & Sonali Jadhav – Founders & Psychologists, Antardhara
Duration: 2 hours
Fee: Free | Audience: Open to all (no prior art/storytelling experience needed)

This interactive, art-based workshop blends hands-on clay sculpting with collaborative storytelling to foster creativity, empathy, and mental well-being. Participants will begin with a sensory clay warm-up, create unique characters, and together weave their creations into a shared narrative. The session offers a mindful break from routine, encourages self-expression, and builds a sense of connection in a safe, welcoming space.

ClimateConnect Career Mixers bring together students and early to mid-career professionals exploring climate and sustainability careers. Through PechaKucha-style talks and curated networking, we spotlight diverse journeys in climate finance, policy, entrepreneurship, and development—fostering connection, inspiration, and peer learning.

A circle of stories, reflections, and song

Love has many forms — gentle, fiery, divine, human. Inspired by The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak and the timeless words of Rumi, this baithak is a space to pause, listen, and share. Together, we will reflect on love through:

✨ Stories from the book and our own lives
✨ Baatein (conversations) on what love means to us in its many shades
✨ Anubhav (experiences) of holding love in community
✨ A closing song in Farsi — a gift from Rumi’s verses

This gathering is not a lecture, but a collective holding — a chance to sit in circle, share from the heart, and let all of us find a community to hold and share our experiences of love.

Hyderabad Bookworms' Movie of the Month meetup
Meet your fellow bookworms, as we enjoy a movie adapted from a book or a play, share thoughts, compare with source material, and discuss its cultural relevance. This event is organised once a month, movie is chosen based on poll on our discord server. (dm for the link to the server!) movies can be in any language, as long as supplied with subtitles, preferably under two hours, so that there is enough time for some sweet discussion! instagram: @hyderabadbookworms

“Genocide and Hope: Lessons from Robben Island”

The Centre for Development Policy and Practice (CDPP) invites you to a special evening featuring a discussion and a book release.

Join us on Tuesday, September 16th, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Lamakaan, Hyderabad, for this program.

Prof. Vinay Lal, Professor of History at UCLA, will speak on “Genocide and Hope: Lessons from Robben Island”, exploring the transformation of a site of violence into a place of resilience and hope. The event will also feature the release of Ghazala Wahab’s book, The Hindi Heartland, followed by her reflections on its themes.

Join us for a screening of Goutam Ghose and B. Narsing Rao's film 'Maa Bhoomi', which captures the spirit and events of the Telangana Peasant Uprising. As we reach 77 years since the annexation of the Nizam's Hyderabad state by India, the film is essential viewing to understand the complexity of the region's history.

The movie will be screened with English subtitles. The screening of the movie will be followed by a discussion on various aspects of the movie as well as about the glorious Telangana peasant uprising.

Date and time: 16th September, 7pm
Venue: Lamakaan, Hyderabad
Organised by Hyderabad Cinephiles and In Defense of Reason
Entry is free
For details, contact: 7013936466

We will come together as a learning circle to reflect on our Unit as a team and celebrate our journey, our progress and learnings.

🎬 Remembering Michelangelo Antonioni

Every Wednesday evening this September, we celebrate the enigmatic genius of Michelangelo Antonioni with a curated selection of his most iconic films. From the haunting silences of L’Avventura to the visual poetry of Blow-Up, Antonioni’s work reshaped cinematic language—favoring mood, ambiguity, and existential depth over conventional storytelling. His films invite us to linger in the spaces between words, where alienation, desire, and modernity collide.

Born on September 29, 1912, in Ferrara, Italy, and passing away on July 30, 2007, in Rome, Antonioni left behind a legacy that continues to challenge and inspire filmmakers worldwide. He was the only director to win the Palme d'Or, Golden Lion, Golden Bear, and Golden Leopard, and received an Honorary Oscar in 1995 for his masterful visual style. His trilogy—L’Avventura, La Notte, and L’Eclisse—remains a cornerstone of modernist cinema, exploring the discontents of contemporary life with unmatched elegance and introspection.

Film Title: BLOW UP | 1966 | 111 Mins | Italy & UK| English with English Subtitles

About the film: A photographer, whose life revolves around music, marijuana and sex, meets a gorgeous model and photographs her in a park. After going through the photos, he believes he may have captured a murder.

Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is Free & Open to all!

Humans in the Loop is a 2024 Hindi-Kurukh-language fiction film written and directed by Aranya Sahay and produced by Storiculture. The film follows an Adivasi woman from Oraon tribe in Jharkhand who is training and interacting with AI Systems and is looking at its biases while making ends meet as a single mother.

Uncharted Science is hosting a Lecture on "Fungi and Forest Diversity in Telangana", featuring zoologist Venkatesh Anangudhala, who made a discovery of a rare shuttlecock mushroom in Kawal Tiger Reserve in Telangana.

Join us on 18th September at Lamakaan, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, for an evening that delves deep into the hidden, fascinating world of fungi and their vital role in sustaining Telangana's forest ecosystems. From rare species to ecological interdependence, Venkatesh will unravel stories from the forest floor that often go unnoticed but are essential to biodiversity and conservation.

This is a unique opportunity to hear firsthand from a field researcher whose discovery added a new species to the region’s fungal records. Whether you're a student, a nature lover, or just curious about the wonders of the natural world, this talk promises to broaden your perspective on life beneath the canopy.

Date: 18th September
Time: 7:00 P.M.
Venue: Lamakaan, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad

Join us for the Telugu launch of Amma and a thought-provoking Q&A with acclaimed writer Perumal Murugan.

Murugan will delve into patriarchy, caste, culture, the role of fiction and non-fiction in Indian literature, and the richness of writing in Indian languages. This is a rare opportunity to engage with one of India’s most powerful literary voices on questions that shape our society.

Event details:

Host: Kuppili Padma (writer)
Date: 19th September, Friday
Timings: 6 PM

Organised by Hyderabad Book Trust & SouthSide Books.

Everyone is welcome! Bring a friend and your toughest questions for the author.

Join our Hyderabad meetup where we hold space to speak, be seen & shape what comes next.

From icebreakers to impact journeys, let's create our roadmap to a stronger, thriving tech

Palugu raayi, a collection of musings and poems penned by Salvadi Govardhan, sponsored by Dasari Sireesha Gnapika, is a book that reflects the social trauma faced by a marginalised young man in Telangana

Noon Meem Rashid’s last collection of poetry appeared in 1976 with the posthumous release of Gumān ka Mumkin. Nearly fifty years later comes Zindagi Se Darte Ho (Rajkamal Prakashan, 2025), a book compiled and edited by Amitabh Singh Baghel. It is the first published collection of Noon Meem Rashid’s nazms in Devanagari script, bringing his original poetic voice to Hindi readers for the first time in the form of a book.

Amitabh Singh Baghel is a literary curator known for creating distinctive platforms for literature, poetry and ideas. He is the Founder of the Nainital Literature Festival (2025), acclaimed in Condé Nast Traveller, The Week, The Print, and The Times of India for its thoughtful curation and wide resonance. He also founded the Aaghaz Poetry Movement, which brings Urdu and Hindustani verse to audiences worldwide. His debut book, Zindagi Se Darte Ho, was published by Rajkamal Prakashan in 2025. Earlier, he established the Koshala Literature Festival (2022) and he is the Festival Director of the inaugural Jindal Literature Festival (to debut in November 2025).

Youth uprising in Nepal: Implications for India

The historic Gen Z youth uprising in Nepal on 8-9 September has led to the collapse of the authoritarian capitalist regime of KP Sharma Oli. Subsequently an interim government has been formed. However, the future of the Himalayan nation remains uncertain. Despite the regime change, there are no signs of any systemic change in the offing. Several conspiracy theories are being peddled to explain this explosive uprising in our neighbouring country. Against this backdrop of chaos and confusion, there is a need to understand the actual reasons behind this unprecedented youth uprising in Nepal. Also, a discussion on the future possibilities in that country is the need of the hour. The question also arises as to what are the implications of this uprising for Indian ruling elites and the Indian people. It is on these questions that we plan to hold a discussion this time. All are cordially invited.

The Fifth Bench is a gripping psychological drama that delves into the fragile boundaries between reality and illusion. After a life-altering incident, a man begins treatment under the guidance of Dr. Vedha and Dr. Esther, who prescribe him a strict medication schedule — one tablet in the morning and one in the evening. But when he forgets to take his evening dose, his mind slips into a surreal world where two mysterious, imaginary characters emerge. As the lines between what's real and what isn't begin to blur, these figures attempt to guide him back to reality.

Will he find his way out of the illusion — or be trapped in it forever?

GZH & Lamakaan invite you to the German Movie Night this Tuesday evening.

KAFKAS DER BAU

Director: Jochen Alexander Freydank
Year: 2014
Language: German (with English Subtitles)
Runtime: 110 Minutes
Genre: Literary Adaptation | Psychological Thriller | Dystopian Drama

Screening Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM
Venue: Lamakaan, Off Road #1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad

Synopsis:
Kafkas Der Bau is a haunting adaptation of Franz Kafka’s unfinished story “Der Bau,” brought to the screen for the first time in its original language. Set in a sprawling, fortress-like apartment complex, the film follows Franz (Axel Prahl), a man who has seemingly secured everything he ever wanted, yet feels increasingly hunted by invisible forces outside his door. Surveillance cameras, locked gates, and elaborate defences cannot silence the echo of paranoia that grows within his mind.

As Franz isolates himself further, his relationships, career, and very sense of reality begin to unravel. The world outside, real or imagined, presses closer, and the burrow he built for safety becomes his suffocating cage.

Directed by Academy Award winner Jochen Alexander Freydank (Toyland), this chilling psychological drama explores themes of fear, surveillance, and the cost of self-imposed isolation in an age of constant watchfulness. Dark, claustrophobic and unsettlingly timely, Kafkas Der Bau is both a faithful tribute to Kafka’s genius and a mirror to our own anxious, barricaded lives.

All are Welcome!

🎬 Remembering Michelangelo Antonioni

Every Wednesday evening this September, we celebrate the enigmatic genius of Michelangelo Antonioni with a curated selection of his most iconic films. From the haunting silences of L’Avventura to the visual poetry of Blow-Up, Antonioni’s work reshaped cinematic language—favoring mood, ambiguity, and existential depth over conventional storytelling. His films invite us to linger in the spaces between words, where alienation, desire, and modernity collide.

Born on September 29, 1912, in Ferrara, Italy, and passing away on July 30, 2007, in Rome, Antonioni left behind a legacy that continues to challenge and inspire filmmakers worldwide. He was the only director to win the Palme d'Or, Golden Lion, Golden Bear, and Golden Leopard, and received an Honorary Oscar in 1995 for his masterful visual style. His trilogy—L’Avventura, La Notte, and L’Eclisse—remains a cornerstone of modernist cinema, exploring the discontents of contemporary life with unmatched elegance and introspection.

Film Title: THE PASSENGER| 1975 | 126 Mins | Italy, Spain & France | French, Spanish, German, English with English Subtitles

About the film: The Passenger (Italian: Professione: reporter) is a 1975 drama thriller film directed by Michelangelo Antonioni. Written by Antonioni, Mark Peploe, and Peter Wollen, the film is about a disillusioned Anglo-American journalist, David Locke (Jack Nicholson), who assumes the identity of a dead businessman while working on a documentary in Chad, unaware that he is impersonating an arms dealer with connections to the rebels in the civil war. Along the way, he is accompanied by an unnamed young woman.

Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is Free & Open to all!

A 3 hour film screenings cum interaction around the theme of Gender Equity and Inclusivity. A bunch of outstanding films curated by Harish Sadani- noted gender rights activist from Mumbai, will be screened followed by interaction. These are films with subtitles, part of SamaBhav International Travelling Film Festival now in its 7th edition.

The 9th edition of BEFF Babul Eco Film Festival 2025; brings to you the best and latest of green films from all over the globe . We have an interesting schedule lined up for you. Film screenings and many eco activities and games with a dose of entertainment. Part of the Festival is held at Lamakaan. Check the full schedule for the specific event details for Lamakaan venue.

Art and literature can be seen as extensions of the human mind. Very often they can reveal what lies within, sometimes visibly, and, sometimes, not quite so visibly. The movie club is (we hope) a fun way of looking deeper into the emotions, perceptions and thoughts that weave human relationships together or tear them apart. A movie may be treated as a true story or, alternatively, can be used as a tool to try and figure out what went on in the directors head when the movie was made. Either way, it’s a different way of understanding human behavior and relationships. In the end, by looking deeper into another’s story, we hope, perchance, to understand ourselves better.

रात के विरुद्ध प्रात के लिए
*कोरस*

‘कोरस’, हमारे महादेश की रंग-बिरंगी संस्कृति का मंच है. जनता के मेहनतकश तबकों, स्त्रियों, बच्चों और बुजुर्गों के जीवन का समूह - संगीत, उनके सुख -दुःख, संघर्ष और आशाओं का कोरस देश-दुनिया को बेहतर बनाने के काम आए, यही इसका उद्देश्य है. ‘कोरस’, हिंसक शोर-शराबे के बीच जनता के संघर्षमय जीवन-संगीत को डुबो देने के खिलाफ प्रतिरोध का मंच है. ‘कोरस’, पूंजी की सभ्यता का विकल्प रचने वाले सच्चे जन-आंदोलन का हमराही है. सदियों से शास्त्र व शस्त्र बल से खामोश किये गए लाखों मूक नायक - नायिकाओं की मुखरता है. हमारे देश और दुनिया में चल रही हजारहां सांस्कृतिक पहलकदमियों के बीच एक पहल ‘कोरस ‘ भी है.

कोरस ने पिछले 10 वर्षों में देश के अनेक हिस्सों में नाट्य महोत्सवों, नाट्य व गीत कार्यशालाओं, मंच व नुक्कड़ नाटक, विचार व काव्य गोष्ठियों, लोक व जनगीत गायन के संजीदा आयोजनों के जरिए सांस्कृतिक बहुलता और एकता पर हमलों के सबसे खतरनाक दौर में ‘हम भारत के लोग’ का समूह स्वर बनने की कोशिश जारी रखी है. रंगशालाओं, सभागारों व विश्वविद्यालय परिसरों के साथ ही गांव–मोहल्लों की गरीब बस्तियों से लेकर सड़कों पर जनसामान्य के बीच पहुंचकर संघर्षमय जीवन संगीत का प्रतिरोध रचा जा सके, कोरस इस अभियान में शरीक है.

We are going through the most challenging time in the history of our country. Unabated and rampant violations of democratic and civil rights are making the life of the people miserable. Women and down-trodden people are the worst victims.
The vested interests are inflaming communal and caste tensions and hatred between different communities. Elections no longer reflect the will of the people but are manipulated by money, media and muscle power. Voter list manipulation and organized rigging have evolved overtime and attained ugly face with the use of modern technology. Many citizens of our country are apprehending that they might lose the right to vote seeing the way the S.I.R. is being implemented in Bihar.
Right to food remains elusive as shown in the governmental data that more than 80 crore people are hunger-stricken, and they need free rations. Poor rankings of the country in the Global Hunger Index and Human Freedom Index have tarnished the image of the country in the eyes of international community. The list is only illustrative and not exhaustive. In this background, we are conducting this small meeting here in Lamakaan to discuss the implications of the present scenario and how the civil society should respond to it.
We invite you to participate and share your valuable thoughts in the meeting.

All are Welcome!

Performing Classical Dance (Bharatnatyam)

🎬 Remembering Michelangelo Antonioni

Every Wednesday evening this September, we celebrate the enigmatic genius of Michelangelo Antonioni with a curated selection of his most iconic films. From the haunting silences of *L’Avventura* to the visual poetry of *Blow-Up*, Antonioni’s work reshaped cinematic language—favoring mood, ambiguity, and existential depth over conventional storytelling. His films invite us to linger in the spaces between words, where alienation, desire, and modernity collide.

Born on September 29, 1912, in Ferrara, Italy, and passing away on July 30, 2007, in Rome, Antonioni left behind a legacy that continues to challenge and inspire filmmakers worldwide. He was the only director to win the Palme d'Or, Golden Lion, Golden Bear, and Golden Leopard, and received an Honorary Oscar in 1995 for his masterful visual style. His trilogy—*L’Avventura*, *La Notte*, and *L’Eclisse*—remains a cornerstone of modernist cinema, exploring the discontents of contemporary life with unmatched elegance and introspection.

Film Title: L’Avventura (THE ADVENTURE)| 1960 | 143 Mins | Italy & France | Italian with English Subtitles

About the film: Michelangelo Antonioni’s L’Avventura is a landmark of modernist cinema, renowned for its radical departure from traditional narrative structure. The film begins with the mysterious disappearance of a young woman, Anna, during a yachting trip off the coast of Sicily. But instead of resolving the mystery, Antonioni shifts focus to the emotional drift and existential disconnection between Anna’s lover Sandro and her friend Claudia. The film’s slow pacing, haunting landscapes, and unresolved tension challenged audiences at its Cannes premiere—where it was initially booed, only to later win the Jury Prize and redefine cinematic storytelling.

Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is Free & Open to all!

Trailer launch of a silent shortfilm 'THE GENESIS'

A Tale to Begin With (82 mins) is an intimate documentary on Jayanta Mahapatra, India’s first major poet in English, capturing his final year in Cuttack and Odisha. Directed by Bishweshwar Das, the film weaves his journeys, reflections, and poetry into a lyrical portrait of the grand old bard of Indian literature.

Bio:
Bishweshwar Das, an adman turned filmmaker, makes his debut with A Tale to Begin With, a heartfelt tribute to poet Jayanta Mahapatra. Rooted in his love for Cuttack, cinema, and poetry, the film marks a full-circle moment in his creative journey.

Gopi is an invasion biologist working on freshwater ecosystems, using the African catfish as my model organism. This species, originally introduced for aquaculture, has now spread across India and is considered highly invasive and hence its sale and culture are banned. His research focuses on mapping its distribution, tracing its origins, and understanding how it adapts to new and often challenging environments. To do this, he uses molecular tools such as environmental DNA, population genetics, and genomics to explore the ecological and evolutionary processes of invasion.

Synopsis :
An actor steps in to audition for the role of Hamlet, a part originally intended for a seasoned veteran who has suddenly walked out. With the cast assembled, the director’s vision in place, and rehearsals about to begin, one question remains— can this newcomer truly step into the character’s soul?

As the play unfolds, a series of unexpected twists and turns shape the actor’s journey. The role deepens, the character comes to life, and the production descends into increasingly darker territory. What begins as performance soon blurs with reality, drawing the director and actor into a shadowy world of obsession, betrayal, and madness.

Warning: This performance contains strong language, scenes of violence, and adult themes. Strictly for audiences aged 18 and over.

Join us for the screening of FOREVER, an emotional love story created by our passionate filmmaking team. Made with dedication over four months, the film explores love, loss, and the moments that define us. Stay back for an interaction with the team.

Acharya (Telugu Play)
A young man, frustrated after being fired from multiple jobs, reaches his breaking point. Convinced that his college education was useless, he returns to his college to demand a refund of his tuition fees, arguing that the knowledge he gained there failed him in the real world. In response, his former professors take a clever test to challenge his perception and prove his intelligence. Will they succeed in changing his mind and sending him back with a new perspective? Watch the play to find out what happens next!

Inspired by the play "The Refund" written by Fritz Karinthy.

🎬 Remembering Michelangelo Antonioni

Every Wednesday evening this September, we celebrate the enigmatic genius of Michelangelo Antonioni with a curated selection of his most iconic films. From the haunting silences of L’Avventura to the visual poetry of Blow-Up, Antonioni’s work reshaped cinematic language—favoring mood, ambiguity, and existential depth over conventional storytelling. His films invite us to linger in the spaces between words, where alienation, desire, and modernity collide.

Born on September 29, 1912, in Ferrara, Italy, and passing away on July 30, 2007, in Rome, Antonioni left behind a legacy that continues to challenge and inspire filmmakers worldwide. He was the only director to win the Palme d'Or, Golden Lion, Golden Bear, and Golden Leopard, and received an Honorary Oscar in 1995 for his masterful visual style. His trilogy—L’Avventura, La Notte, and L’Eclisse—remains a cornerstone of modernist cinema, exploring the discontents of contemporary life with unmatched elegance and introspection.

Film Title: RED DESERT | 1964 | 120 Mins | Italy & France | Italian with English Subtitles

About the film: Red Desert (1964), directed by Michelangelo Antonioni, is a haunting psychological drama set against the bleak industrial backdrop of Ravenna, Italy. The film follows Giuliana, a fragile and emotionally unstable woman recovering from a traumatic car accident, as she struggles to find meaning and connection in a world dominated by machinery, pollution, and alienation. Married to a factory manager but emotionally adrift, she begins a tentative affair with Corrado Zeller, a visiting engineer, hoping to escape her inner turmoil. Through vivid, surreal use of color and desolate landscapes, Antonioni paints a portrait of modern existential despair, making Red Desert a landmark in cinematic expression of psychological isolation.

Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is Free & Open to all!

Healthism documentary is a social documentary.

The Centre for Development Policy and Practice, in collaboration with the Digital Empowerment Foundation & A CODE, is proud to present another captivating edition of Bazm-e-Sukhan.

Join us on Friday, 12th September 2025, at Lamakaan, Hyderabad, for an enriching evening "Whose Urdu is it Anyway? Urdu as Indian as anybody or anything can be regarded as Indian.”

Event Details: 📅 Date: Friday, 12th September 2025 🕡 Time: 6:30 PM 📍 Venue: Lamakaan, Hyderabad

Facilitators: Kailasa Vaishnavi & Sonali Jadhav – Founders & Psychologists, Antardhara
Duration: 2 hours
Fee: Free | Audience: Open to all (no prior art/storytelling experience needed)

This interactive, art-based workshop blends hands-on clay sculpting with collaborative storytelling to foster creativity, empathy, and mental well-being. Participants will begin with a sensory clay warm-up, create unique characters, and together weave their creations into a shared narrative. The session offers a mindful break from routine, encourages self-expression, and builds a sense of connection in a safe, welcoming space.

ClimateConnect Career Mixers bring together students and early to mid-career professionals exploring climate and sustainability careers. Through PechaKucha-style talks and curated networking, we spotlight diverse journeys in climate finance, policy, entrepreneurship, and development—fostering connection, inspiration, and peer learning.

A circle of stories, reflections, and song

Love has many forms — gentle, fiery, divine, human. Inspired by The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak and the timeless words of Rumi, this baithak is a space to pause, listen, and share. Together, we will reflect on love through:

✨ Stories from the book and our own lives
✨ Baatein (conversations) on what love means to us in its many shades
✨ Anubhav (experiences) of holding love in community
✨ A closing song in Farsi — a gift from Rumi’s verses

This gathering is not a lecture, but a collective holding — a chance to sit in circle, share from the heart, and let all of us find a community to hold and share our experiences of love.

Hyderabad Bookworms' Movie of the Month meetup
Meet your fellow bookworms, as we enjoy a movie adapted from a book or a play, share thoughts, compare with source material, and discuss its cultural relevance. This event is organised once a month, movie is chosen based on poll on our discord server. (dm for the link to the server!) movies can be in any language, as long as supplied with subtitles, preferably under two hours, so that there is enough time for some sweet discussion! instagram: @hyderabadbookworms

“Genocide and Hope: Lessons from Robben Island”

The Centre for Development Policy and Practice (CDPP) invites you to a special evening featuring a discussion and a book release.

Join us on Tuesday, September 16th, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Lamakaan, Hyderabad, for this program.

Prof. Vinay Lal, Professor of History at UCLA, will speak on “Genocide and Hope: Lessons from Robben Island”, exploring the transformation of a site of violence into a place of resilience and hope. The event will also feature the release of Ghazala Wahab’s book, The Hindi Heartland, followed by her reflections on its themes.

Join us for a screening of Goutam Ghose and B. Narsing Rao's film 'Maa Bhoomi', which captures the spirit and events of the Telangana Peasant Uprising. As we reach 77 years since the annexation of the Nizam's Hyderabad state by India, the film is essential viewing to understand the complexity of the region's history.

The movie will be screened with English subtitles. The screening of the movie will be followed by a discussion on various aspects of the movie as well as about the glorious Telangana peasant uprising.

Date and time: 16th September, 7pm
Venue: Lamakaan, Hyderabad
Organised by Hyderabad Cinephiles and In Defense of Reason
Entry is free
For details, contact: 7013936466

We will come together as a learning circle to reflect on our Unit as a team and celebrate our journey, our progress and learnings.

🎬 Remembering Michelangelo Antonioni

Every Wednesday evening this September, we celebrate the enigmatic genius of Michelangelo Antonioni with a curated selection of his most iconic films. From the haunting silences of L’Avventura to the visual poetry of Blow-Up, Antonioni’s work reshaped cinematic language—favoring mood, ambiguity, and existential depth over conventional storytelling. His films invite us to linger in the spaces between words, where alienation, desire, and modernity collide.

Born on September 29, 1912, in Ferrara, Italy, and passing away on July 30, 2007, in Rome, Antonioni left behind a legacy that continues to challenge and inspire filmmakers worldwide. He was the only director to win the Palme d'Or, Golden Lion, Golden Bear, and Golden Leopard, and received an Honorary Oscar in 1995 for his masterful visual style. His trilogy—L’Avventura, La Notte, and L’Eclisse—remains a cornerstone of modernist cinema, exploring the discontents of contemporary life with unmatched elegance and introspection.

Film Title: BLOW UP | 1966 | 111 Mins | Italy & UK| English with English Subtitles

About the film: A photographer, whose life revolves around music, marijuana and sex, meets a gorgeous model and photographs her in a park. After going through the photos, he believes he may have captured a murder.

Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is Free & Open to all!

Humans in the Loop is a 2024 Hindi-Kurukh-language fiction film written and directed by Aranya Sahay and produced by Storiculture. The film follows an Adivasi woman from Oraon tribe in Jharkhand who is training and interacting with AI Systems and is looking at its biases while making ends meet as a single mother.

Uncharted Science is hosting a Lecture on "Fungi and Forest Diversity in Telangana", featuring zoologist Venkatesh Anangudhala, who made a discovery of a rare shuttlecock mushroom in Kawal Tiger Reserve in Telangana.

Join us on 18th September at Lamakaan, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, for an evening that delves deep into the hidden, fascinating world of fungi and their vital role in sustaining Telangana's forest ecosystems. From rare species to ecological interdependence, Venkatesh will unravel stories from the forest floor that often go unnoticed but are essential to biodiversity and conservation.

This is a unique opportunity to hear firsthand from a field researcher whose discovery added a new species to the region’s fungal records. Whether you're a student, a nature lover, or just curious about the wonders of the natural world, this talk promises to broaden your perspective on life beneath the canopy.

Date: 18th September
Time: 7:00 P.M.
Venue: Lamakaan, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad

Join us for the Telugu launch of Amma and a thought-provoking Q&A with acclaimed writer Perumal Murugan.

Murugan will delve into patriarchy, caste, culture, the role of fiction and non-fiction in Indian literature, and the richness of writing in Indian languages. This is a rare opportunity to engage with one of India’s most powerful literary voices on questions that shape our society.

Event details:

Host: Kuppili Padma (writer)
Date: 19th September, Friday
Timings: 6 PM

Organised by Hyderabad Book Trust & SouthSide Books.

Everyone is welcome! Bring a friend and your toughest questions for the author.

Join our Hyderabad meetup where we hold space to speak, be seen & shape what comes next.

From icebreakers to impact journeys, let's create our roadmap to a stronger, thriving tech

Palugu raayi, a collection of musings and poems penned by Salvadi Govardhan, sponsored by Dasari Sireesha Gnapika, is a book that reflects the social trauma faced by a marginalised young man in Telangana

Noon Meem Rashid’s last collection of poetry appeared in 1976 with the posthumous release of Gumān ka Mumkin. Nearly fifty years later comes Zindagi Se Darte Ho (Rajkamal Prakashan, 2025), a book compiled and edited by Amitabh Singh Baghel. It is the first published collection of Noon Meem Rashid’s nazms in Devanagari script, bringing his original poetic voice to Hindi readers for the first time in the form of a book.

Amitabh Singh Baghel is a literary curator known for creating distinctive platforms for literature, poetry and ideas. He is the Founder of the Nainital Literature Festival (2025), acclaimed in Condé Nast Traveller, The Week, The Print, and The Times of India for its thoughtful curation and wide resonance. He also founded the Aaghaz Poetry Movement, which brings Urdu and Hindustani verse to audiences worldwide. His debut book, Zindagi Se Darte Ho, was published by Rajkamal Prakashan in 2025. Earlier, he established the Koshala Literature Festival (2022) and he is the Festival Director of the inaugural Jindal Literature Festival (to debut in November 2025).

Youth uprising in Nepal: Implications for India

The historic Gen Z youth uprising in Nepal on 8-9 September has led to the collapse of the authoritarian capitalist regime of KP Sharma Oli. Subsequently an interim government has been formed. However, the future of the Himalayan nation remains uncertain. Despite the regime change, there are no signs of any systemic change in the offing. Several conspiracy theories are being peddled to explain this explosive uprising in our neighbouring country. Against this backdrop of chaos and confusion, there is a need to understand the actual reasons behind this unprecedented youth uprising in Nepal. Also, a discussion on the future possibilities in that country is the need of the hour. The question also arises as to what are the implications of this uprising for Indian ruling elites and the Indian people. It is on these questions that we plan to hold a discussion this time. All are cordially invited.

The Fifth Bench is a gripping psychological drama that delves into the fragile boundaries between reality and illusion. After a life-altering incident, a man begins treatment under the guidance of Dr. Vedha and Dr. Esther, who prescribe him a strict medication schedule — one tablet in the morning and one in the evening. But when he forgets to take his evening dose, his mind slips into a surreal world where two mysterious, imaginary characters emerge. As the lines between what's real and what isn't begin to blur, these figures attempt to guide him back to reality.

Will he find his way out of the illusion — or be trapped in it forever?

GZH & Lamakaan invite you to the German Movie Night this Tuesday evening.

KAFKAS DER BAU

Director: Jochen Alexander Freydank
Year: 2014
Language: German (with English Subtitles)
Runtime: 110 Minutes
Genre: Literary Adaptation | Psychological Thriller | Dystopian Drama

Screening Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM
Venue: Lamakaan, Off Road #1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad

Synopsis:
Kafkas Der Bau is a haunting adaptation of Franz Kafka’s unfinished story “Der Bau,” brought to the screen for the first time in its original language. Set in a sprawling, fortress-like apartment complex, the film follows Franz (Axel Prahl), a man who has seemingly secured everything he ever wanted, yet feels increasingly hunted by invisible forces outside his door. Surveillance cameras, locked gates, and elaborate defences cannot silence the echo of paranoia that grows within his mind.

As Franz isolates himself further, his relationships, career, and very sense of reality begin to unravel. The world outside, real or imagined, presses closer, and the burrow he built for safety becomes his suffocating cage.

Directed by Academy Award winner Jochen Alexander Freydank (Toyland), this chilling psychological drama explores themes of fear, surveillance, and the cost of self-imposed isolation in an age of constant watchfulness. Dark, claustrophobic and unsettlingly timely, Kafkas Der Bau is both a faithful tribute to Kafka’s genius and a mirror to our own anxious, barricaded lives.

All are Welcome!

🎬 Remembering Michelangelo Antonioni

Every Wednesday evening this September, we celebrate the enigmatic genius of Michelangelo Antonioni with a curated selection of his most iconic films. From the haunting silences of L’Avventura to the visual poetry of Blow-Up, Antonioni’s work reshaped cinematic language—favoring mood, ambiguity, and existential depth over conventional storytelling. His films invite us to linger in the spaces between words, where alienation, desire, and modernity collide.

Born on September 29, 1912, in Ferrara, Italy, and passing away on July 30, 2007, in Rome, Antonioni left behind a legacy that continues to challenge and inspire filmmakers worldwide. He was the only director to win the Palme d'Or, Golden Lion, Golden Bear, and Golden Leopard, and received an Honorary Oscar in 1995 for his masterful visual style. His trilogy—L’Avventura, La Notte, and L’Eclisse—remains a cornerstone of modernist cinema, exploring the discontents of contemporary life with unmatched elegance and introspection.

Film Title: THE PASSENGER| 1975 | 126 Mins | Italy, Spain & France | French, Spanish, German, English with English Subtitles

About the film: The Passenger (Italian: Professione: reporter) is a 1975 drama thriller film directed by Michelangelo Antonioni. Written by Antonioni, Mark Peploe, and Peter Wollen, the film is about a disillusioned Anglo-American journalist, David Locke (Jack Nicholson), who assumes the identity of a dead businessman while working on a documentary in Chad, unaware that he is impersonating an arms dealer with connections to the rebels in the civil war. Along the way, he is accompanied by an unnamed young woman.

Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is Free & Open to all!

A 3 hour film screenings cum interaction around the theme of Gender Equity and Inclusivity. A bunch of outstanding films curated by Harish Sadani- noted gender rights activist from Mumbai, will be screened followed by interaction. These are films with subtitles, part of SamaBhav International Travelling Film Festival now in its 7th edition.

The 9th edition of BEFF Babul Eco Film Festival 2025; brings to you the best and latest of green films from all over the globe . We have an interesting schedule lined up for you. Film screenings and many eco activities and games with a dose of entertainment. Part of the Festival is held at Lamakaan. Check the full schedule for the specific event details for Lamakaan venue.

Art and literature can be seen as extensions of the human mind. Very often they can reveal what lies within, sometimes visibly, and, sometimes, not quite so visibly. The movie club is (we hope) a fun way of looking deeper into the emotions, perceptions and thoughts that weave human relationships together or tear them apart. A movie may be treated as a true story or, alternatively, can be used as a tool to try and figure out what went on in the directors head when the movie was made. Either way, it’s a different way of understanding human behavior and relationships. In the end, by looking deeper into another’s story, we hope, perchance, to understand ourselves better.

रात के विरुद्ध प्रात के लिए
*कोरस*

‘कोरस’, हमारे महादेश की रंग-बिरंगी संस्कृति का मंच है. जनता के मेहनतकश तबकों, स्त्रियों, बच्चों और बुजुर्गों के जीवन का समूह - संगीत, उनके सुख -दुःख, संघर्ष और आशाओं का कोरस देश-दुनिया को बेहतर बनाने के काम आए, यही इसका उद्देश्य है. ‘कोरस’, हिंसक शोर-शराबे के बीच जनता के संघर्षमय जीवन-संगीत को डुबो देने के खिलाफ प्रतिरोध का मंच है. ‘कोरस’, पूंजी की सभ्यता का विकल्प रचने वाले सच्चे जन-आंदोलन का हमराही है. सदियों से शास्त्र व शस्त्र बल से खामोश किये गए लाखों मूक नायक - नायिकाओं की मुखरता है. हमारे देश और दुनिया में चल रही हजारहां सांस्कृतिक पहलकदमियों के बीच एक पहल ‘कोरस ‘ भी है.

कोरस ने पिछले 10 वर्षों में देश के अनेक हिस्सों में नाट्य महोत्सवों, नाट्य व गीत कार्यशालाओं, मंच व नुक्कड़ नाटक, विचार व काव्य गोष्ठियों, लोक व जनगीत गायन के संजीदा आयोजनों के जरिए सांस्कृतिक बहुलता और एकता पर हमलों के सबसे खतरनाक दौर में ‘हम भारत के लोग’ का समूह स्वर बनने की कोशिश जारी रखी है. रंगशालाओं, सभागारों व विश्वविद्यालय परिसरों के साथ ही गांव–मोहल्लों की गरीब बस्तियों से लेकर सड़कों पर जनसामान्य के बीच पहुंचकर संघर्षमय जीवन संगीत का प्रतिरोध रचा जा सके, कोरस इस अभियान में शरीक है.

We are going through the most challenging time in the history of our country. Unabated and rampant violations of democratic and civil rights are making the life of the people miserable. Women and down-trodden people are the worst victims.
The vested interests are inflaming communal and caste tensions and hatred between different communities. Elections no longer reflect the will of the people but are manipulated by money, media and muscle power. Voter list manipulation and organized rigging have evolved overtime and attained ugly face with the use of modern technology. Many citizens of our country are apprehending that they might lose the right to vote seeing the way the S.I.R. is being implemented in Bihar.
Right to food remains elusive as shown in the governmental data that more than 80 crore people are hunger-stricken, and they need free rations. Poor rankings of the country in the Global Hunger Index and Human Freedom Index have tarnished the image of the country in the eyes of international community. The list is only illustrative and not exhaustive. In this background, we are conducting this small meeting here in Lamakaan to discuss the implications of the present scenario and how the civil society should respond to it.
We invite you to participate and share your valuable thoughts in the meeting.

All are Welcome!