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Film screening of Slaves of the Empire

When: Thursday, May 8, 2025, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: BLOC Cinema, ArtsOne, Mile End

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The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the Director, Rajesh James. The event is chaired by Dr Ashvin Devasundaram.

Slaves of the Empire unfolds against the backdrop of colonial-era Fort Kochi, a picturesque town in Kerala, India. This evocative film delves deep into the ordinary existence of laundry workers who were enslaved by the Dutch during the colonial era.

Through the captivating journeys of four central characters—Rajan, Pratti, Rajashekharan, and Selvaraj—the film paints a vivid portrait of their remarkable stories, depicting both their trials and triumphs.

Malayalam with English subtitles

The screening is in partnership with School of Arts and QM Centre for Creative Collaboration, Queen Mary University.

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