Feb 13 2025 to Feb 13 2025 6:30 p.m.

Where

Bangalore International Centre

7 4th Main Rd, Stage 2, Domlur 560071

Event Description

58 minutes | English

This is the story of the mighty Cauvery River, a lifeline shaping extraordinary ecosystems and nurturing an astonishing diversity of wildlife.

Set amidst the captivating and lesser-known habitats of MM Hills and Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuaries, the documentary takes viewers on a mesmerizing journey across all seasons, revealing how creatures great and small engage in a dramatic dance for survival. Through stunning visuals and unexpected encounters, the documentary reveals marvelous adaptations and uncovers nature’s hidden wonders—some bizarre, others deeply mysterious—all intricately woven into a vibrant tapestry of life. Against the backdrop of this harsh landscape, Cauvery: River of Life portrays the fragile balance of existence, where survival hinges on this crystal thread that sustains countless lives.

The film screening will be followed by a conversation between the Director and Executive Producer, and then an interactive discussion with the audience.

Cast and Crew details:
Director: Sara
Executive Producer & Scientific Advisor: Dr. Sanjay Gubbi
Music: Arun Suradhaa
Director of Photography: Sripad Sridhar & Arvind Mohanraj
Editor: Ben Sarath

In collaboration with:

Science Gallery Bengaluru (SGB) is a not-for-profit public institution for research-based engagement targeted at young adults working at the intersection of the human, natural, and social sciences, and engineering, art, and design. SGB’s public engagement model moves beyond participation, and towards proactive involvement through ever-changing research festivals anchored by interdisciplinary exhibitions, programmes, and public events consisting of research-based engagements led by artists and scholars from diverse backgrounds. SGB is established with the founding support of the Government of Karnataka and three academic partners—Indian Institute of Science, National Centre for Biological Sciences, and Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology.
Speakers
Sanjay Gubbi
Executive Producer & Scientific Advisor

Dr. Sanjay Gubbi is one the India’s premiere wildlife biologists and conservationists. He has won worldwide acclaim for his conservation work and also for his work with the communities and towards mitigating human-wildlife conflict. He is the founder of Holématthi Nature Foundation which focuses on conserving the Cauvery landscape.
Sara
Director

Sara is an award winning wildlife filmmaker who has worked on numerous projects with international broadcasters including Netflix, National Geographic and the BBC. He has also produced and directed numerous conservation films that have helped raise awareness about some critical issues in the country.