Lotus Film Goa

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Episode 20

Short Documentary Episode 20 30 min 20’’ I 2009 Director I Francisco Veres Machado Synopsis In this episode we will be talking about tiatr in Goa. Its origin and its importance in Goa today. Some of our interviewees are Tomazinho Cardozo, Pundalik Naik, Govind Raikar, Dr. Rafael Fernandes and Dr. Pandurang Phaldesai.

Episode 19

Short Documentary Episode 19 29 min 59’’ I 2009 Director I Francisco Veres Machado Synopsis In this episode we will give you an insight about Portuguese cinema and the importance of IFFI (International Film Festival of India)

Episode 18

Short Documentary Episode 18 29 min 18’’ I 2008 Director I Nalini Elvino de Sousa Synopsis In this episode we will be talking about St. Francis Xavier and the harmony that exists in Goa, between different religions.

Episode 17

Short Documentary Episode 17 26 min 09’’ I 2008 Director I Nalini Elvino de Sousa Synopsis In this episode we will be travelling to 16th century and meet a great Humanist – Garcia de Orta. The botanist who wrote “Os Coloquios do Simples, das Drogas e Cousas Medicinais na India”: but we will also travel …

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Episode 16

Short Documentary Episode 16 29 min 12’’ I 2008 Director I Nalini Elvino de Sousa Synopsis This episode focus on Indian clothes and its relation with Indian traditions and costumes, the importance of mangalsutra, bangles, kumkum and other ornaments as well as the evolution of Goan clothes since 12th century till today. Our guests: fashion …

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Episode 15

Short Documentary Episode 15 25 min 53’’ I 2008 Director I Francisco Veres Machado Synopsis Everywhere in India, by the end of October , beginning of November, we can see effigies of hay being constructed. It’s 8 days and more of hard work that is burnt to the ground. Why? It’s a very interesting story.

Episode 14

Short Documentary Episode 14 30 min 45’’ I 2008 Director I Francisco Veres Machado Synopsis This episode will focus on Goan tourism. What kind of tourists visit Goa and why do they come to Goa? Our 3 travellers: Evgenia, Maria Joao and Rui will give us some hints.

Episode 13

Short Documentary Episode 13 25 min 45″ I 2008 Director I Francisco Veres Machado Synopsis This episode will focus on Goan gastronomy. What makes Goan food so special? Meet Suzette Martins, Vasco Silveira, Margarida Tavora and Joe Martins and find out some of their culinary secrets.

Episode 12

Short Documentary Episode 12 28 min 42’’ I 2008 Director I Francisco Veres Machado Synopsis This episode we focus on the alternative medicine practiced in Goa, namely aromatheraphy, ayurveda, reflexology and yoga. Our special guests: Priya Untawle, Dr.Dileep Senan, Minakshi Singh and Dr. S.K Sawaikar.

Episode 11

Short Documentary Episode 11 29 min 09″ I 2008 Director I Francisco Veres Machado Synopsis This episode we explore the meaning of heritage. Something that belongs to all of us. Our special guests: Heta Pandit, Raya Sankhwalkar and Percival Noronha.