#29 - Ranjith Joseph - Directing Tamil Films on War and Tamil Identity
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Today we are talking with Ranjith Joseph, a director who's worked in Canada, India and TamilEelam, focusing on stories about Tamil genocide and the struggles back home. He's worked with director Sasi (Pichaikaran, Poo), he directed Sinamkol (2019), and had a new movie released worldwide in 2024 called Oozhi. Oozhi (A Dark Age) - A poignant portrayal of the aftermath of Tamil Genocide in TamilEelam where promises of peace crumble in enduring injustice.Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cytZ3vWa7tQ This is a re-release of an earlier episode, revisited for its continued importance in honoring Maveerar Naal and amplifying Tamil stories. We will be back next week with a new conversation. Guest IG @ranjith.joseph Hosts @krusan.s @tharshanr @basementreels For sponsorship or questions you'd like answered on the next pod, please email [email protected]. BECOME A PATREON MEMBER: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/BasementReels⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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