*http://www.oheraldo.in/newscategory/Letters/13* *‘O Maria’ – a must see Lambert Mascarenhas, Dona Paula *Rajendra Talak’s ‘O Maria’, is a must-see for every Goan for its message as well as its visual aesthetics. The movie opens with a soul-stirring song by outstanding singer-musician Remo Fernandes, whose musical score underpins this very Goan story and is the film’s core attraction. The film maker must be lauded for his impressive effort. The theme is the flavour of the month, in every sphere of the media; protesting the sale of land to outsiders who corrupt Goa’s youth with the lure of drugs and easy money which have destroyed Goa’s natural beauty and identity. The story-line though predictable, is livened up and given a very dramatic shot in the arm by the dialogue from Konkani activist Damodar Mauzo. For his singular effort, I would like to say, Bravo Mr Talak!
-- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. "Rape of Goa" : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/