Qala (2022) with Nida Bangash

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Artists Talk Movies

Erin Stafford and Heyd Fontenot

52 episodes

4 days ago

Artists Talk Movies is a platform for discussing films with contemporary visual and performing artists. Hosts Erin Stafford and Heyd Fontenot speak with a variety of guests about the influence of cinema on their own artistic practices. Foregoing stuffy “art speak”, this lively podcast delivers insight and introduces you to living artists in unique conversations. Explore the movies that caused a chain reaction of creativity by influencing artists of the 21st century.

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Qala (2022) with Nida Bangash

Artists Talk Movies

1 hour 16 minutes 51 seconds

2 years ago

Qala (2022) with Nida Bangash

Get ready dear listeners to discover this stunning psychological drama film Qala, directed by Anvita Dutt through the insightful lens of guest artist Nida Bangash. With the protagonist Qala, a talented singer who often struggles with a demanding mother with internalized misogyny, we discuss frustrations as a creative whilst surrounded by a world of inequality and double standards. One part horror, one part dream and one part beauty, this film sheds soft light on the fragility of the artistic voice and the price of breaking the creative spirit.

Warning: This episode mentions suicide. Please take care and seek help if needed.

Tangents: black sheep, plagues, family traditions, transgender debate, therapy, colonial propaganda, paternity/maternity leave, cheerleading

For more information about Nida's studio practice, check out her website ⁠⁠⁠www.nidabangash.com⁠⁠⁠ and Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠@nidabangash

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