How complicated is the process of film archiving—and how many films have we already lost, especially from India’s silent era? In this episode of India Unarchived, YIF students speak with Dr. Monia Acciari, Associate Professor at De Montfort University and Associate Director of the UK Asian Film Festival (Leicester), about the often-overlooked world of film preservation. From fragile reels to digital storytelling, they explore what it truly means to archive a film—not just the visuals, but the...
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How complicated is the process of film archiving—and how many films have we already lost, especially from India’s silent era? In this episode of India Unarchived, YIF students speak with Dr. Monia Acciari, Associate Professor at De Montfort University and Associate Director of the UK Asian Film Festival (Leicester), about the often-overlooked world of film preservation. From fragile reels to digital storytelling, they explore what it truly means to archive a film—not just the visuals, but the...
Ep.4 Professor Aparna Vaidik on Forgotten Histories, Lord Curzon and Indian Revolutionaries | India Unarchived
India Unarchived
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Ep.4 Professor Aparna Vaidik on Forgotten Histories, Lord Curzon and Indian Revolutionaries | India Unarchived
In the 4th episode of India Unarchived, YIF students sit down with Professor Aparna Vaidik, a distinguished historian, author and professor at Ashoka University. She is known for challenging traditional historical narratives by uncovering overlooked and marginalized histories. Her influential books, such as Imperial Andamans, uncover hidden stories and offer new ways to understand India's past. About the Episode History is not only what’s documented—it’s also the stories left untold. Join YIF...
India Unarchived
How complicated is the process of film archiving—and how many films have we already lost, especially from India’s silent era? In this episode of India Unarchived, YIF students speak with Dr. Monia Acciari, Associate Professor at De Montfort University and Associate Director of the UK Asian Film Festival (Leicester), about the often-overlooked world of film preservation. From fragile reels to digital storytelling, they explore what it truly means to archive a film—not just the visuals, but the...
