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On the banks of the Ganges in Varanasi, two boys enter a revered Hindu school where lessons in ancient scripture blur into something more troubling.
Eleven-year-olds Satyarth and Hari join a traditional Sanskrit institution run by charismatic Guru Avimuktesh, shaving their heads, donning saffron robes and severing ties with the outside world. What initially appears as rigorous spiritual education gradually reveals a deeper intent, as devotion to ancient texts becomes entangled with caste hierarchy, religious prejudice and nationalist ideology.
Filmed with rare, intimate access over the course of a year, Disciples captures how faith and identity are shaped in childhood, raising urgent questions about what is really being taught when no one is watching.
The screening on Monday the 15th of June was followed by a Q&A with filmmakers Pankaj Johar & Sunaina Kapoor. Hosted by Dr. Somnath Batabyal.
Screening times and booking
Please note: There are only 5 mins of trailers before our screenings
Prices
Adult: £9
Senior: £7
Student: £7
Please note: There are only 5 mins of trailers before our screenings
Prices
Adult: £9
Senior: £7
Student: £7