“A Sound Democracy" is a feature length documentary
which explores the fusion of sound, identity, and the collective conscience,
challenging us to reflect on the profound impact
of the DJ soundsystem era in enabling mob violence
on the delicate fabric of our democratic ideals
“What defines the soundtrack of a mob?”
“What messages does it carry and convey?”
“A Sound Democracy”
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The film finished production in 2023 in and has been doing the rounds in various venues and film festivals in and outside the country.
F I L M E X H I B I T I O N H I S T O R Y
2023
Conflictorium, Ahmedabad and Raipur, October 2023
MICA, Ahmedabad, as part of the course ‘Metaphors and Narratives’, October 2023
Khuli Khirkee, New Delhi, November 2023
Lilanoor Center for Arts and Performance, New Delhi, December 2023
2024
Dharavi School of Hip Hop and Rap, Mumbai, January 2024
Subkontinent Space, Berlin, February 2024
UnBox Cultural Futures @ Quicksand Studios, New Delhi, scheduled for March 15, 2024
Prithvi Theater, Mumbai, as part of ‘Vikalp : Films for Freedom’, scheduled for May/June 2024
Film Credits
Written, Directed, Edited, Sound Design, Research by
Dhananjai Sinha
Principle Cinematography by
Dhananjai Sinha and Pranoy Kanojia
Additional Footage by
Aayush Chandrawanshi