Lotus Film Goa

TV Series

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.

Episode10

Short Documentary Episode 10 27 min 45’’ I 2008 Director I Francisco Veres Machado Synopsis This episode we explore the Savoi plantation guided by Miguel Braganza who reveals to us some curiosities about spices, exotic fruits and vegetables used in Goan cuisine.

Episode 9

Short Documentary Episode 9 30 mins I 2008 Director I Francisco Veres Machado Synopsis This episode focus on the representations of Goans in Bollywood Cinema. Our interviewees are among others: the directors Shyam benegal and Partho Gosh as well as professor Rafael Fernandes.

Episode 8

Short Documentary Episode 8 30 mins I 2008 Director I Francisco Veres Machado Synopsis This episode focus on the influence of Goan musicians in Bollywood industry. The directors Shyam Benegal and Pratho Ghosh, musician Remo Fernandes, Musical Director Vanraj Bhatia, author of teatro and music Tomasinho Cardozo and Professor Rafael Fernandes are the interviewees of …

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Episode 7

Short Documentary Episode 7 30 mins I 2008 Director I Francisco Veres Machado Synopsis This episode will focus on 3 important moments of Goan history: The Opinion Poll in 1967, The Language Issue in 1987 and the Save Goa Movement (GBA) in 2007. Prajal Sakardhande, Ritu Prasad and Pundalik Naik talk about these three great …

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Episode 6

Short Documentary Episode 6 30 mins I 2008 Director I Francisco Veres Machado Synopsis Manohar Parrikar needs no introduction in Goa. It is well known that he was the Chief Minister that supported the preservation of the Portuguese architecture of Fontainhas, in Panjim. However he is also knows as an RSS leader, therefore an Hindu …

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Episode 5

Short Documentary Episode 5 30 mins I 2008 Director I Francisco Veres Machado Synopsis This episode will focus on the contemporary Goan architecture. You will meet the new generation of Goan architects such as Gerard da Cunha, Dean d’Cruz and Tulio de Sousa and get to know their work in Goa.

Episode 4

Short Documentary Episode 4 30 mins I 2008 Director I Francisco Veres Machado Synopsis This episode will focus on the architecture of Goa. You will meet Goans and Portuguese personalities such as Ruben Vasco da Gama, who recovered an old palace that belonged to a Portuguese Priest- Palacio do Deao, prof Dr, Paulo Varela Gomes, …

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Episode 3

Short Documentary Episode 3 30 mins I 2008 Director I Francisco Veres Machado Synopsis This episode will focus on contemporary art in Goa. You will meet some of the representatives of the Goan ‘Avant garde’ such as Francis Desousa, Verodina Desousa, Wendell Rodricks, Theodore Mesquita, Margareth Mascarenhas and Mafalda Mascarenhas.