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The film tells a powerful story about a British-Pakistani rapper Zed, who is on the brink of stardom when a sudden illness forces him to return home and face the family and heritage he left behind.

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Friday's final film in the 'Unspoken' #MentalHealth film festival is 'Mogul Mowgli' and is being shown at The Source, University of East London in Stratford (5-9pm).
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Culture for A Changing City. Rich Mix is a dynamic arts centre, charity and creative hub in the heart of east London.

Careif @careif.org · 15h

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Careif @careif.org · 16h

Film summary:

When a respected elder’s dance at a wedding goes viral, his world unravels under the weight of moral scrutiny. Sarmad Khoosat’s poignant film examines shame, faith, and the search for dignity in a conservative society.

Careif @careif.org · 16h

Tomorrow night at 8pm (Thursday) sees the next film being shown as part of the 'Unspoken' #MentalHealth film festival.

Rich Mix in Shoreditch are screening 'Zindagi Tamasha' (Circle of Life).

Giving Wings to South Asian Roots Since 1998

Careif @careif.org · 2d

Two more exciting films await us on Thursday and Friday this week ('Zindagi Tamasha' and 'Mogul Mowgli'!

Find out more on @ukasianfilmfest.bsky.social's website: www.tonguesonfire.com

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Careif @careif.org · 2d

Careif were pleased to support the 'Unspoken' #MentalHealth film festival at Rich Mix on Sunday.

A free-flowing and stimulating discussion was followed a screening of 'Dil Dhadakne Do' and we were given precious insights into The Last Tumbler by the composer of the score and a member of the cast.

Panel from film festival screening, including Careif Trustee Dr Jed Boardman (second from right) and Careif Patron Professor Dinesh Bhugra (far right).

Careif @careif.org · 3d

The 'Unspoken' #MentalHealth film festival is continuing today. At 5.15pm, Rich Mix in Shoreditch are screening 'The Single Tumbler'.

Set in post-war northern Sri Lanka, this intimate film examines Tamil society through the lens of displacement, memory, and complicity.

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Careif @careif.org · 5d

Find out more about Tongues on Fire and the UK Asian film festival (@ukasianfilmfest.bsky.social) on their website: www.tonguesonfire.com

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Careif partners with ‘Unspoken’, a mental health film festival — CareIf

Careif @careif.org · 5d

The festival concludes next Friday with a film and an event that celebrates the recent publication of the Careif book 'Social Justice, Social Discrimination and Mental Health'.

Info about the films and how you can register for the book launch event is online: www.careif.org/news-and-eve...

Careif is delighted to be an official partner of Unspoken - a mental health film festival , which will be screening a number of films in London throughout October.

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Careif @careif.org · 5d

There will be five films shown in total. Tonight's film ('Provoked') is being shown at The Garden Cinema in Covent Garden and will be followed by a panel discussion. The next two films are being shown tomorrow (Sunday) at Rich Mix cinema in Shoreditch.

Careif @careif.org · 5d

This collaboration offers a unique opportunity to promote mental health awareness, minimise the stigma frequently found in relation to mental health issues all around the world and stimulate open debate while celebrating the power of film.

Careif @careif.org · 5d

🎥 Today is the start of 'Unspoken' - a #MentalHealth film festival, which will be screening a number of films in London until 10 October.

Careif is delighted to be an official partner of this festival which has been organised by 'Tongues on Fire', who produce the annual UK Asian Film Festival.

Careif @careif.org · 5d

This collaboration offers a unique opportunity to promote mental health awareness, minimise the stigma frequently found in relation to mental health issues all around the world and stimulate open debate while celebrating the power of film.

Careif @careif.org · 6d

The film - which features an ensemble cast of Anil Kapoor, Shefali Shah, Priyanka Chopra, Ranveer Singh, Anushka Sharma and Farhan Akhtar - explores emotional repression and mental health issues.

Careif @careif.org · 6d

Directed by Zoya Akhtar, the film tells the story of the Mehras, a dysfunctional family who invite their family and friends on a 10-day cruise trip to celebrate the parents' 30th wedding anniversary and later reconcile.

Careif @careif.org · 6d

On Sunday, 2.15pm at Rich Mix cinema in Shoreditch you can see the film 'Dil Dhadakne Do' as part of the 'Unspoken' #MentalHealth film festival for which Careif is an official partner.

Poster for the film 'Dil Dhadakne Do' being shown as part of the Unspoken film festival. Poster shows details of where and when film is being shown and features a photo of the four principal cast members leaning on each other's back and smiling as they look towards the camera.

Careif @careif.org · 8d

"I hope that the Festival will help reduce stigma and encourage individuals and families to come forward if they need help. I am grateful to two wonderful charities: Careif and the Psychiatry Research Trust for their extraordinary support.”

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Professor Bhugra (former President, @RCPsych.bsky.social and Careif patron) commented:

“I am delighted to be involved in this initiative. Our communities often shy away from seeking help due to a sense of shame thereby prolonging the illness and reducing the likelihood of better outcomes..."

Careif @careif.org · 8d

The screening - at the Garden Cinema in Covent Garden - will be followed by an in-person panel discussion with Rahila Gupta, Professor Dinesh Bhugra CBE, and Rachel Kelly moderated by Professor Carmine Pariante.

Careif @careif.org · 8d

The film is based on the true story of Kiranjit Ahluwalia, and her trial (and experiences) helped raise awareness of #DomesticViolence in families of non-English-speaking immigrants to Western countries.

Careif @careif.org · 8d

It's just *four* days until the start the 'Unspoken' #MentalHealth film festival in London. The opening film 'Provoked', stars Aishwarya Rai, Naveen Andrews, Miranda Richardson, Robbie Coltrane, Nandita Das and Steve McFadden.

Careif partners with ‘Unspoken’, a mental health film festival — CareIf

Careif @careif.org · 9d

Friday 10th October, 5pm at The Source, UEL...

Film: 'Mogul Mowgli' and Careif book launch.

Details of all films and events are available on the Careif website: www.careif.org/news-and-eve...

Careif is delighted to be an official partner of Unspoken - a mental health film festival , which will be screening a number of films in London throughout October.

www.careif.org