New Delhi: In an endeavor to promote sustainable lifestyles and instill a sense of civic responsibility towards environmental protection, the 18th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) will present a special package titled “Mission Life.”
The package consists of five carefully selected films that highlight the deep connection of humans with the planet and emphasize the need for harmonious coexistence. The film ‘Saving The Dark’ explores the need to preserve the night skies and what can be done to combat light pollution. The film ‘Lakshman-Rekha’ tells the story of Laxman Singh, a school dropout who rallies a drought-hit village into a voluntary force that changes the lives of 58 villages in the Great Indian Desert.
The film ‘The Climate Challenge’ takes viewers on a journey to the Arctic, the Himalayas, and the Southern Ocean to witness life-threatening situations and understand the reasons. The film ‘Jowar Ballad’ showcases the traditional practices and cuisine of millet farmers from the drylands. The film ‘Peng Yu Sai’ is an investigative documentary that looks into the illegal trade in manta rays from India’s oceans.
The film follows the illegal trade pipeline from fishing vessels in the Indian Ocean to the Indo-Myanmar border. The above films are part of the ‘Mission Life’ package at the 18th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF). The package is open to all those who love watching films about the environment and sustainable lifestyles.