Join us at Barzakh Cafe for a special film screening and discussion on the award-winning short film, Cow Heavy And Floral, about navigating early parenthood, careers, and personal well-being. The film follows a postpartum writer racing a deadline as she experiences an identity crisis between her various roles: mother, writer, person, and dreamer. The title of the film comes from the Sylvia Plath poem "Morning Song". The film's writer/director Richa Rudola will attend.

Filmmaker Bio:

Richa Rudola is an award-winning filmmaker whose thought-provoking work explores identity, consciousness, and interior worlds. Her films have screened at 70+ festivals worldwide, won multiple awards, and been featured on platforms including Amazon Prime Video, The Future of Film Is Female, ShortsTV, and Alaska Airlines. Her screenplay One Rose won Best Hour Drama at the Nashville Film Festival and was selected for a live pitch at the American Film Market. Her interview, How Does It Feel to Give Birth, won the 2025 Webby Awards. In 2025, she was invited to speak at the American Pavilion during the Cannes Film Festival about the impact journey of her film Cow Heavy And Floral. With a background in consulting and risk management, Richa brings a rare blend of analytical rigor and emotional depth to her storytelling.

Her latest film, Cow Heavy And Floral, inspired by her own journey into motherhood, has become a powerful catalyst for community dialogue around mental health and the parent experience. The film has screened at Lincoln Center, won the 2025 OTV Atlas Social Impact Grant and Best Mom-Themed Film at the 2025 MOM Film Festival, and was spotlighted by Kinema as a case study in impact distribution. Richa co-founded Meals About Motherhood, an initiative using film and guided conversation to foster more honest, nuanced discussions about motherhood and identity.

Barzakh Café also offers a curated selection of small plates and drinks. Guests are encouraged to arrive early, ease into the evening, and enjoy something from the kitchen or bar before the program begins. Happy Hour All Year.

Film Screening + Salon Discussion: Cow Heavy And Floral

Film Screening + Salon Discussion: Cow Heavy And Floral

Film Screening + Salon Discussion: Cow Heavy And Floral

Film Screening + Salon Discussion: Cow Heavy And Floral