WANAKAM MOVIE NIGHTS: UNSTOPPABLE (रुके न जो) — Film Screening, Dinner & Live Director Q&A
Join us in the living room for an evening of vital independent cinema, grassroots storytelling, and urgent dialogue. We are deeply honored to host the Amsterdam screening of Ruke Na Jo (Unstoppable), followed by an intimate, live conversation with the filmmaker, Prateek Shekhar.
About the Film
Against the backdrop of India’s monumental general elections, Ruke Na Jo takes us straight to the dust and grit of Nalanda, Bihar. The documentary follows Sandeep Saurav, a 37-year-old leader from the leftist CPI(ML) party, mobilizing a passionate campaign under the INDIA alliance.
Operating with severely limited resources but backed by an unwavering collective determination, Saurav’s campaign bypasses political theater to focus on what truly matters: systemic unemployment, skyrocketing prices, and the protection of fundamental democratic rights.
This isn't a glossy political drama. It is a raw, door-to-door journey into the heart of political activism. It serves as a powerful reminder that the fight for leadership on the margins is not simply about acquiring institutional power—it is a deeper, relentless struggle for a collective voice.
Special Guest: Director Prateek Shekhar
We are thrilled to have director Prateek Shekhar live in the space. He will be opening the evening with a brief introduction to frame the film's journey and staying after the screening for an open community Q&A and dialogue. This is a rare opportunity to engage directly with independent political filmmaking from the subcontinent.
Dinner & Service
Dinner Service: For those with dinner tickets, your Curry Bowls can be served any time before 19:20.
Late Arrivals: To protect the immersion of the room once the program begins, hot food service stops at 19:20. If you arrive later, don't worry—we will serve your dinner during the film’s interval.
The Plan
19:00: Doors Open (Dinner service available until 19:20 / Settle in with a hot chai)
19:30: Welcome & Director’s Introduction by Prateek Shekhar
19:45: Film Screening: Ruke Na Jo (72 mins | Hindi, Magahi, and Bhojpuri with English subtitles)
21:00: Live Q&A & Community Dialogue
21:45 onwards: Chai, music, and continued conversation
About the Space
Wanakam is a South Asian cultural café and community hub in Amsterdam Oost. We reject flat clichés and superficial stereotypes, choosing instead to celebrate the depth, plurality, and lived complexities of the South Asian diaspora and subcontinent through food, art, film, and honest conversation.
Note: Tickets are limited to ensure an intimate setting for the dialogue. Grab yours early, bring an open mind, and let’s dive in.
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Come, grab a bowl, and let's enjoy the movie and chat together!
With warmth,
The Wanakam Team
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