Eco Film Club

Every Friday we get together to watch a film with themes that relate to Sadhana Forest. These can be films about environment, natural history, social issues, etc.

We open this evening to guests and welcome anyone that would like to share this evening with us. Reservations are not required. We provide a free shuttle bus from the center of Auroville to Sadhana Forest and back. Before the featured film we have a tour of the project, explaining the project’s mission, achievements, challenges, and future aspirations.

After the film we provide a vegan, organic dinner free of charge. This evening is given as a gift. To read more about why we don't charge for activities such as these go to: "Gift Economy".

Schedule

  • 16:00 - Our first shuttle bus leaves from The Solar Kitchen (located in the center of Auroville) to Sadhana Forest. Whoever wants to come for the tour of the project should take this bus.
  • 16:30 - 18:30 Tour of the project.
  • 18:00 - Our second shuttle bus leaves from The Solar Kitchen (located in the center of Auroville) to Sadhana Forest. Whoever wants to come just for the movie and not the tour of the project should take this bus.
  • 18:30 - 19:00 Screening of films about Sadhana Forest.
  • 19:00 - Screening of the featured Eco Film Club movie.
  • 20:30 - Vegan organic dinner served.
  • 21:30 - Bus returns to The Solar Kitchen in Auroville.


This Week At The Eco Film Club:

  • Last Chance to See: Blue Whale is a gripping documentary that explores the majestic and endangered blue whale. With stunning visuals and expert insights, it highlights the whale’s critical role in marine ecosystems and the urgent threats they face. This film underscores the importance of conservation efforts to protect these gentle giants and our planet’s […]

  • In this documentary we dive deep into the world of lentils! Lentils are undemanding plants from drier regions, yet at the same time they are extremely rich in protein and are real power packs, full of minerals and trace elements. They could hold the key to fighting famines and to boost the nutritional profile of […]

  • 2018/ 41 minutes/ Rebecca Cappelli The film explores the impact of our food and lifestyle choices on our health, our home planet and our values. It shares inspiring stories from athletes, food and fashion entrepreneurs, a public speaker, and an ocean environmentalist.

  • 2003 / 40 minutes/ Noboru Kaetsu Mr. Kanamori, a 4th grade primary school teacher in Kanazawa, Japan, gives his students lessons on what he considers to be the most important principles in life: to be happy and to care for other people. His lessons include discussion around teamwork, community, the importance of openness, how to […]

  • 2019 / 52 minutes / Amoghavarsha J. S. & Kalyan Varma This film displays the varied habitats and species across Karnataka. Showcasing Bengal tigers and Indian elephants, along with lesser-known species like lion-tailed macaques, Indian leopards, birds, amphibians and reptiles. Come experience the wonders of Karnataka! The film is narrated by Sir David Attenborough.

  • 2019 / 42 minutes / Martin Gronemeyer, Michaela Kirst A new and surprising chapter in the theory of evolution. According to recent studies, it’s in our cities, of all places, that animals and plants adapt particularly quickly to changing living conditions. Nature’s response to the spread of cities is astonishing: Why do catfish in the […]

  • 2004 / 52 minutes / Stanley Minasian A delightful documentary about the thinking and feeling side of farm animals. This journey into the sentient, emotional lives of farm animals brings Masson to animal sanctuaries around the country where caregivers and the animals themselves tell their stories.

  • 2012 / 48 minutes / Roxanne Meadows Featuring the life-long work of Social Engineer, Futurist, Inventor, and Industrial Designer Jacque Fresco, this presentation advocates a new socio-economic system that is updated to present-day knowledge. He calls it a Resource-Based Economy. This documentary details the root causes of the systemic challenges caused by our current system. […]

  • This documentary showcases the efforts taken to conserve the elusive and fascinating aye-aye. Conservationists are struggling to preserve the remaining fragmented islands of forest by planting green corridors and engaging local communities. In a Malagasy village, Fry and Carwardine witness a traditional healing ceremony. The aye-aye has been a victim of cultural beliefs as well […]

  • Eco Film Club, every Friday at Sadhana Forest Schedule of Events: 16:00 Free bus from Solar Kitchen to Sadhana Forest for the Tour 16:30 Tour of Sadhana Forest 18:00 Free bus from Solar Kitchen to Sadhana Forest for the Eco Film Club 18:30 Eco Film Club begins with “previews” of short Sadhana Forest films 20:00 […]

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Sadhana Forest