MATTO KI SAIKIL (MATTO’S BICYCLE)

MATTO KI SAIKIL (MATTO’S BICYCLE)

The trailer of Hindi movie Matto Ki Saikil (Matto’s Bicycle) was released recently by Prakash Jha Productions. The movie is set to hit the cinema screens from 16th September 2022.

The plot reminds us of the 1948 classic ‘Bicycle Thief’ in which the central character strives to search for his stolen bicycle which he desperately needs to stay employed and support his family.

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THE SOUL OF A CYCLIST

THE SOUL OF A CYCLIST

In 2020, I joined a vintage bicycle club on facebook. In 2021, I acquired a 50-year-old pre-owned classic BSA roadster and got it reconditioned. And in 2022, I saw a documentary film on classic bicycles titled – THE SOUL OF A CYCLIST. What’s next in 2023? I don’t have the answer, nor I can predict; but now, I can certainly share my views about the documentary film I watched.

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TOGETHER WE CYCLE – A PERSPECTIVE ON CYCLING IN NETHERLANDS

TOGETHER WE CYCLE – A PERSPECTIVE ON CYCLING IN NETHERLANDS

Together We Cycle is a documentary film written and directed by Gertjan Hulster and produced under his banner Nieuw & Verbeterd production based in Harleem, Netherlands.

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THE 20TH BICYCLE FILM FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY

THE 20TH BICYCLE FILM FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY

Bicycle Film Festival (BFF) Edinburgh is presenting an international selection of the most important short films from their collection. The Select Short Film Program appeals to a wide audience from film connoisseurs to avid cyclists and everything in between.

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IN CONVERSATION WITH LIZ CANNING

IN CONVERSATION WITH LIZ CANNING

Filmmaker Liz Canning cycled everywhere until she had twins in 2008. Hauling babies via car was not only ‘unsustainable’, but it took the freedom and adventure out of life; and Liz felt trapped. She Googled “family bike” and uncovered a global movement of people replacing cars with cargo bikes. Liz set out to learn more and MOTHERLOAD was born.

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