C. P. Padmakumar
Chengazhisseri Purushotaman Padmakumar, was born in Trivandrum, Kerala, India on March 5, 1952. He graduated from the University of Kerala [BSc Botany] in 1973.
C.P. Padmakumar was a film maker and director of unique quality. He came out with his debut film "The Track" in 1977,a short film which was a striking piece of art harmoniously blending with deep philosophy; "the meaninglessness of hope and hopelessness." He had an eye for visual beauty, the kind that makes one plunge into wonder. Every frame in his films was a masterpiece, a symphony of fine visual orchestration. It is no wonder why Aravindan picked Padmakumar as his Art Director.
He was a painter & designer form the late 1960s. He printed and published the literary magazine "Nithyatha". Nithyatha was one of the pioneering modern literary magazines in Kerala during the early 70's.
Filmography[edit]
| Film | Role | Year | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Track | Director | 1977 | Short Film |
| Kanchana Sita | Assistant Director | 1977 | Feature Film |
| Thampu (The Circus Tent) | Assistant Director | 1978 | Feature Film |
| Kummatty | Assistant Director | 1979 | Feature Film |
| Esthappan | Assistant Director | 1980 | Feature Film |
| Aparna | Producer/Director | 1981 | Documentary |
| Chidambaram | Associate Director | 1985 | Feature Film |
| The day of silence | Director | 1986 | Feature Film |
| Oridathu | Art Director | 1987 | Feature Film |
| Marattam | Art Director | 1988 | Feature Film |
| Unni | Assistant Director | 1989 | Feature Film |
| Niramizhikal | Director | 1989 | Documentary |
| Vasthuhara | Art Director | 1991 | Feature Film |
| Swam | Art Director | 1994 | Feature Film |
| Sammohanam | Producer/Director | 1994 | Feature Film |
| Independence | Director | 1997 | Documentary |
| Gathy | Director | 2005 | Short Film |
| Savari | Director | 2006 | Short Film |
| Bakel | Director | 2008 | Short Film |
| Take Care | Director | 2010 | Short Film |
| Food Security | Director | 2011 | Short Film |
| Mind that Flows (Unpublished) | Director/Narrator | - | Docu-Fiction |
Awards and Recognition[1][edit]
- Aparna [Malayalam 1981] - Kerala State film Award for Black & white Cinematography
- Sammohanam [Malayalam, 1994] - Edinburgh Film Festival, UK [Awarded Best of Fest].
- Fukuoka Asian Film Festival At Fukuoka, Japan [Special mention for artistic excellence].
- Manheim Film Festival, Germany, as official entry in the competitive section Fribourg Film Festival , Switzerland.
- Bradford Film Festival, UK, as official entry.
Summary of Short films[1][edit]
- The Track [1977] – Debut film, A philosophical film that dealt with the despondency of old age.
- The day of silence [1986] – A film on leprosy shot at the sanatoriums of Nooranad and Vattappara, Kerala, with an interview of Sri. Baba Amte.
- Niramizhikal [1989] – A film for India Population project.
- Independence [1997] – Indian Independence through the eyes of freedom fighters.
- Gathy [2005] – A short film on two wheeler Road safety precautions.
- Savari [2006] – On safe Autorikshaw driving.
- Bakel [2008] – A film for tourism promotion for Bakel Tourism Development Corporation.
- Take Care [2010] – A short film on safe school bus driving.
- Food Security [2011] – Documentary for Kudumbasree mission.
Death[edit]
On April 12, 2012, He was admitted to a Hospital in Ernakulam and was diagnosed with a form of liver cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma. On May 12, 2012, he passed away.
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 ".:CPP Foundation:". www.cppadmakumarfoundation.com. Retrieved 2017-04-21.
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