Film Festivals

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Theatre Veteran Anamika Haksar On The Intensive Research That Went Into Recreating Old Delhi For Her Film Debut

Posted on November 6, 2018November 7, 2018
by Shivam Rastogi

Ghode Ko Jalebi Khilane Le Jaa Riya Hoon recently played at the 20th Mumbai Film Festival and the Dharamsala International Film Festival

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4 min

Unseasonal Rains, Informal Sessions, And A Pop-up Theatre: Notes from the 7th Dharamshala International Film Festival

Posted on November 6, 2018November 6, 2018
by Sankhayan Ghosh

DIFF is not big on premieres and festival heavyweights. But it stands out from its mega counterparts in the way it creates a space for exchange of ideas between filmmakers, journalists, tourists, and locals, in an informal, organic manner

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It’s The Kind Of Performance I Was Known For In My Theatre Days: Manoj Bajpayee On The ‘Internal’ Acting In Bhonsle

Posted on November 3, 2018November 3, 2018
by Sankhayan Ghosh

The 49-year-old actor on playing Bhonsle in the eponymous film he co-produced, why interest in political discussion comes naturally to him, and his ‘miniscule’ role in the Netflix film starring Chris Hemsworth

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5 min

Mumbai Film Festival: Sean Baker Masterclass, The Highlights

Posted on November 1, 2018November 1, 2018
by Team FC

The acclaimed filmmaker, who is presiding over the international jury at the 20th Mumbai Film Festival, spoke to director Shakun Batra about the importance of collaboration and using humour to tell difficult stories

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7 min

6 Filmmaking Tips We Learnt From Darren Aronofsky’s MAMI Masterclass

Posted on November 1, 2018November 2, 2018
by Gayle Sequeira

The Black Swan, Noah and mother! director on why the close-up is the most important invention of the 20th century and why watching films is like practising empathy

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7 min

Aditya Vikram Sengupta’s Deeply Personal, Dreamlike Jonaki

Posted on October 30, 2018October 31, 2018
by Sankhayan Ghosh

The filmmaker talks about the creative genesis of his sophomoric feature, the movie scene that changed his life, and hunting for old locations in Bengal

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5 min

Bulbul Can Sing Movie Review: A languid, Beautiful, Understated Tale Of A Girl Who Learns To Be Herself

Posted on October 30, 2018
by Baradwaj Rangan

Director Rima Das’ film, starring Arnali Das, Bonita Thakuriya and Manoranjan Das, is competing in the Mumbai Film Festival’s India Gold category

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2 min

Netflix Boss Ted Sarandos On The Ideal Story Pitch And The Best Way To Grab His Attention

Posted on October 29, 2018October 29, 2018
by Team FC

An old school letter and a detailed script goes a long way, said the streaming giant’s chief content officer at the 20th Mumbai Film Festival

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5 min

Mehsampur Review: An Outrageous, Shape-Shifting Film That Blends Fiction And Documentary

Posted on October 28, 2018October 30, 2018
by Sankhayan Ghosh

Kabir Chowdhry’s self-reflexive film is less about slain Punjabi folk singers Chamkila and Amarjot and more about rejecting conventions of documentary filmmaking

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Ukrainian Director Dar Gai On Making Her Film About A 65-Year-Old Mumbai Chauffeur’s Search For Silence

Posted on October 28, 2018October 28, 2018
by Wayne D'Mello

The award-winning director tells us about her film Namdev Bhau screening at the Mumbai Film Festival and why she believes filmmakers need to be in uncomfortable situations all the time

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7 min

Soni Director Ivan Ayr On Getting Into The Minds Of Complex Female Characters And Why The Film Is Deeply Personal

Posted on October 28, 2018October 28, 2018
by Gayle Sequeira

The film about the personal and professional lives of two Delhi policewomen is part of the Mumbai Film Festival’s competitive India Gold section

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4 min

Jaoon Kahan Bata Ae Dil Review: A Provocative Anti-Romance Set In Mumbai

Posted on October 28, 2018October 28, 2018
by Sankhayan Ghosh

Aadish Keluskar’s ironically titled film gives the shock treatment to the filmy love story

Theatre Veteran Anamika Haksar On The Intensive Research That Went Into Recreating Old Delhi For Her Film Debut

Unseasonal Rains, Informal Sessions, And A Pop-up Theatre: Notes from the 7th Dharamshala International Film Festival

It’s The Kind Of Performance I Was Known For In My Theatre Days: Manoj Bajpayee On The ‘Internal’ Acting In Bhonsle

Mumbai Film Festival: Sean Baker Masterclass, The Highlights

6 Filmmaking Tips We Learnt From Darren Aronofsky’s MAMI Masterclass

Aditya Vikram Sengupta’s Deeply Personal, Dreamlike Jonaki

Bulbul Can Sing Movie Review: A languid, Beautiful, Understated Tale Of A Girl Who Learns To Be Herself

Netflix Boss Ted Sarandos On The Ideal Story Pitch And The Best Way To Grab His Attention

Mehsampur Review: An Outrageous, Shape-Shifting Film That Blends Fiction And Documentary

Ukrainian Director Dar Gai On Making Her Film About A 65-Year-Old Mumbai Chauffeur’s Search For Silence

Soni Director Ivan Ayr On Getting Into The Minds Of Complex Female Characters And Why The Film Is Deeply Personal

Jaoon Kahan Bata Ae Dil Review: A Provocative Anti-Romance Set In Mumbai

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