
Pakhira (The Birds) 1990
"The Third Theatre Movement"
Overview
A documentary capturing Badal Sircar's revolutionary "Third Theatre" movement. It uses the political satire of his play to showcase theatre as a tool for social change. Filmed in public spaces, it blends performance footage with Sircar's narration, highlighting the need for collective action against oppression.
Director: Sivananda Mukherjee
Cast

Badal Sircar
Narrator

Badal Sircar
Himself
Satabdi
Performing Theatre Group
Pathasena
Performing Theatre Group
Halisahar Sanskritik Sangha
Performing Theatre Group
Agnibina
Performing Theatre Group