The Tate Modern is to screen the cinema of prayoga over the coming week.
Prayoga is Sanskrit for "experimental". Coined by film historian Amrit Gangar, the term 'cinema of prayoga' defines "the eternal quest, [the] continuing process in time and space" central to artists' film and video.
Cinema of Prayoga: Indian Experimental Film and Video 1913-2006 will run at the gallery from September 15 to 19 before a short tour of the UK, including screenings at Bradford's Bite The Mango festival.
Films to be screened include a showcase of DG Phalke's pioneering myth-laden work and Amitabh Chakraborty's experimental feature Kaal Abhirati (Addiction To Time).
For details of the Tate screenings and associated events visit the Tate websiste.
For details of the touring films and venues visit the independent cinema office.
