# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Masala Festival – Demons in Paradise
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 02:30 pm – Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 04:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: A screening of Jude Ratnam's 2017 documentary film, Demons in Paradise.About this EventAs part of GemArts Masala Festival 2026, join us for a screening of Jude Ratnam's 2017 documentary film, Demons in Paradise. This poignant film follows Ratnam's return to Sri Lanka, after fleeing the violence there as a 5-year-old boy.FREE event - but registration essential.About the filmDirector: Jude Ratnam | Tamil, English, Sinhalese | Sri Lanka 201794 minutesSri Lanka 1983, Jude Ratman is five years old. On a red train, he flees the massacre of he Tamils insigated by the liberal majoritarian government. Now a filmmaker, he takes the same train from South to North. As he advances, the traces of the violence of the 26-year-old war and the one which turned the Tamil's fight for freedom into a self-destructive terrorism pass before his eyes. Reminiscing the hidden souvenirs of fighters and Tamil Tigers, he unveils the repressed memories of his compatriots, opening the door to a new era and making peace possible again.Presented by GemArts, Newcastle University and Northumbria University.​About Masala FestivalGemArts' award-winning Masala Festival returns from 13th – 19th July for its 10th anniversary, bringing a vibrant mix and blend of the finest South Asian arts and culture to the North East. Enjoy an incredible programme of performances, exhibitions, events, workshops, talks, pop-ups, and of course, delicious Indian food in venues, places and spaces across the region. Don't miss this special milestone year!For the full Masala Festival 2026 programme, visit www.gemarts.org/whatson
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newcastle-upon-tyne/masala-festival-demons-in-paradise/100001987831499526
- **Event Categories**: festivals, entertainment, workshops, exhibitions, art, pop-ups
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Newcastle upon Tyne
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Newcastle University - Fine Art
- **lat**: 54.9797604
- **long**: -1.6166944
- **full address**: Newcastle University - Fine Art, Armstrong Building, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Masala Festival – Demons in Paradise being held?
  - **A:** Masala Festival – Demons in Paradise takes place on Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 02:30 pm to Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Newcastle University - Fine Art, Armstrong Building, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Masala Festival – Demons in Paradise?
  - **A:** Masala Festival – Demons in Paradise is organized by GemArts.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Masala Festival – Demons in Paradise is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Newcastle upon Tyne, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Masala Festival – Demons in Paradise sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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