The Saffron Republic

Official page of short documentary film 'The Saffron Republic' Directed & Produced by: Surya Elango & Saloni Saraf [email protected]

[The Saffron Republic @RepublicSaffron]

THE SAFFRON REPUBLIC FILM OUT NOW

This film reflects upon the religious fundamentalism that has penetrated the world's biggest democracy. Next week we will see if India chooses Saffron once again. Till then, watch #thesaffronrepublic

https://t.co/DpmJPNUqTT

[The Saffron Republic @RepublicSaffron]

Last summer, we travelled all the way to Jammu to speak to Deepika Rajawat and other lawyers in the region to share the story of Asifa Bano and the legal case that followed. We await June 10th with anticipation. #JusticeForAsifa

[Deepika Pushkar Nath @DeepikaPNath]

On 10th June around 1100 hrs verdict in Kathua case will be announced: Sources

[The Saffron Republic @RepublicSaffron]

One of our directors @salonisaraf26 on @FRANCE24 talking about propaganda through WhatsApp and other pressing topics. An important debate in light of today’s unfortunate results. The fight continues

[The Debate – France 24 @F24Debate]

#IndianElections2019: "You can go to rural #India and meet someone without electricity but with a smartphone, and every morning their phone is flooded with pro-#BJP fake statistics"

@salonisaraf26, journalist and documentary maker. #F24Debate

[Surya Elango @surreallymango]

1/This is a global issue (Thread)
https://t.co/FtgpQgnhkP

[LSE South Asia Centre @SAsiaLSE]

Ahead of the release of documentary @RepublicSaffron, the 2 co-directors & film's researcher answered questions on their new film & the reasons behind making it. Listen to what they had to say: https://t.co/FLNNCgjeoM & take a look at the film yourself: https://t.co/8ubx3YFA3z

[Aisi Taisi Democracy @AisiTaisiDemo]

"No matter who wins the World War 2, opponents need to learn from Nazis how to fight with passion." - Godi Media, 1944

[Sukanya Mazumder @theboldnature]

"And I wish you and the campus rest in peace forever"

- the last words of #RohitVemula in his final letter to the Vice Chancellor of University of Hyderabad.

The film sums up the basics in just 27 minutes...only if you can spare some time to watch it...

[The Saffron Republic @RepublicSaffron]

@UmarKhalidJNU thank you for sharing this film further, we are so grateful for your support!

[The Saffron Republic @RepublicSaffron]

THE SAFFRON REPUBLIC FILM OUT NOW

This film reflects upon the religious fundamentalism that has penetrated the world's biggest democracy. Next week we will see if India chooses Saffron once again. Till then, watch #thesaffronrepublic

https://t.co/DpmJPNUqTT

[The Saffron Republic @RepublicSaffron]

@kavithalankesh thank you so much for taking the time out to speak to us about your incredible sister. Your brilliant words feature a great deal in this film, and we’re so excited for you to watch it!

[Swara Bhasker @ReallySwara]

Basically!

[Saloni Saraf @salonisaraf26]

Information & links for the screenings:

1. SOAS 14th May 6-8pm (Rsvp on Facebook event)
https://t.co/FecwaO5lGh

2. LSE 15th May 2-5pm, film will be shown after a talk with Prashant Bhushan. Admission free but registration required.
https://t.co/lNbVse1fgI

See you there!

[The Saffron Republic @RepublicSaffron]

SCREENING #2 @SAsiaLSE on the 15th of May. 2:30-5:00pm #thesaffronrepublic

[LSE South Asia Centre @SAsiaLSE]

🗓️WEDNESDAY 15 MAY 2:30-5:00: Listen to @pbhushan1 discuss the threats to the constitution in India today, followed by a screening + Q&A with co-directors of 'The Saffron Republic' @ElangoBlango & @salonisaraf26. Tickets free, registration essential: https://t.co/uNlhWRULQW

[The Saffron Republic @RepublicSaffron]

Update: @LSEnews

[The Saffron Republic @RepublicSaffron]

PREMIERE: THE SAFFRON REPUBLIC
@SOAS, London
Tuesday 14th May
6-8pm
There will be more screenings announced over this week.

[Rutuja Deshmukh @rut28]

Congratulations @ElangoBlango @salonisaraf26
Any documentation of this period in India is worth archiving, as future will demand some difficult answers from all of us.

[The Saffron Republic @RepublicSaffron]

Follow us on Instagram at “@thesaffronrepublic” for more information of the film, it’s screening and behind the scenes & crew information! #thesaffronrepublic

[Adrija Dey @adrijadey]

TRAILER: @RepublicSaffron
https://t.co/DKkkPcB5n9
Directed & Produced by: @ElangoBlango & @salonisaraf26.Thank you for making this film and I am so glad that I got to contribute a tiny bit to it. Remember the violence inflicted by the saffron sena before you vote this time

[The Saffron Republic @RepublicSaffron]

@thevirdas telling it how it is #thesaffronrepublic

[The Saffron Republic @RepublicSaffron]

Thank you @jigneshmevani80 for the RT. We are so happy that more people will be able to see the trailer for what we think is an incredibly important film.

[The Saffron Republic @RepublicSaffron]

Dear trolls, your answers are here. Our thoughts exactly. Thank you for this! @TheQuint @varungrover #RahulRam, #SanjayRajoura #thesaffronrepublic

https://t.co/siufpUdpVw