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AN EARTHY ODE TO TEEYEE...TEWEET...

Synopsis:

The Yellow -Wattled Lapwing is a ground bird. However, rapid urbanization and greed of man in the name of development has hit the ecosystem. The struggle of this bird is documented in 'An Earthy Ode to Teeyee... Teweet'.

For procreation, the mating ritual of these birds involves the male serenading the female. The males do not display their supremacy by fighting with other males. If the female rejects the advances of the male, he withdraws. This new finding is based on the observation made while filming the birds.

This earthy bird that does not live on trees or bushes is a creature that has a close knit bond with those who dwell far away from cities. This bird is endearing to Indian poets, villagers and common folk.

Development and urbanization has taken its toll on the bird. Yet, it continues to tweet despite the challenges it faces not only in the changing environment but also in the wild.

This film is a presentation of Development politics. Adding to this is the background of the film maker's societal and journalistic approach.

  • Dr,LOKESH MOSALE
    Director
    Dr
  • YELLOW WATTLED LAPWING
    Key Cast
    Nature, Bird's,
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Feature
  • Runtime:
    36 minutes 47 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 27, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    30,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    Kannada
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16.9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
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Distribution Information
  • Dr. LOKESH MOSALE ,(Self)
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Dr,LOKESH MOSALE

Dr. Lokesh Mosale (57), an Indian wildlife photographer is from Karnataka, India.

"An Earthy Ode to Teeyee.. teeyee... teeweet" is his debut film.
An alumnus of the University of Mysore, he was a journalist and also taught Journalism for over a decade. He has conducted over 30 workshops, published 50 calendars and 300 greeting cards all based on his wildlife photographs.
To spread awareness of wildlife he has held exhibitions in schools, colleges and in Metro cities art galleries in India.
Director of photography for international award winning Kannada movie ‘Pallata’, he is currently busy with his passion, filming wildlife.

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An Earthy Ode to Teeyee… Teeweet…
Synopsis:

The Yellow -Wattled Lapwing is a ground bird. However, rapid urbanization and greed of man in the name of development has hit the ecosystem. The struggle of this bird is documented in 'An Earthy Ode to Teeyee teeyee teeweet'.

For procreation, the mating ritual of these birds involves the male serenading the female. The males do not display their supremacy by fighting with other males. If the female rejects the advances of the male, he withdraws. This new finding is based on the observation made while filming the birds.

This earthy bird that does not live on trees or bushes is a creature that has a close knit bond with those who dwell far away from cities. This bird is endearing to Indian poets, villagers and common folk.

Development and urbanization has taken its toll on the bird. Yet, it continues to tweet despite the challenges it faces not only in the changing environment but also in the wild.

This film is a presentation of Development politics. Adding to this is the background of the film maker's societal and journalistic approach.