Sukhpreet Kahlon
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Review English
Just Hold On review: A joyous, life-affirming story about fighting against all odds
The documentary short tells the story of a formidable seven-year-old who holds on to life, and other things too.
Review Urdu
1978 review: The struggle to stay true to oneself amidst an oppressive regime
The short film takes a page out of Pakistani history to examine ways in which repressive governments force people to adapt or die.
Review French
The Criminals review: Questions who the real criminals are in an oppressive state
Serhat Karaaslan’s film is an ominous reminder of the power of the state.
Review Other
The Last Marriage review: Marital discord in the midst of a zombie apocalypse
The short film is a hilarious take on how everyday niggling grievances will survive practically anything.
Review English
Cinestaan Curates: The Long Goodbye is an emotional, visceral response to intolerance
Aneil Karia’s short film is a hard-hitting and anguished denouncement of xenophobia and hate politics.
Review Other
The Affected review: Shining a light on the muddled times we live in
Rikke Gregersen’s finely crafted short film is funny, absurd and thought-provoking.
Review Other
The School Bus review: Finding power in being self-reliant
Ramazan Kılıç’s short film follows the struggle of a young school teacher to get transportation for her students.
Article Punjabi
Punjabi singer Kanwar Grewal releases his latest song, 'Chhabeel'
The anthem backs the farmers who have been protesting against laws being put in place by the government.
Article Hindi
I believe I have had a rebirth after completing Barah By Barah, says director Gaurav Madan
The film had its international premiere at the 24th Shanghai International Film Festival and will also be at the Indian Film Festival Stuttgart.
Review Malayalam
Cinestaan Curates: Men At My Door is an unpredictable thriller that keeps you guessing
Vinay Krishnan’s Malayalam short stars Sudev Nair and Aswathi Menon.
Review English
What’s Your Story? review: Examining the ecosystem of indie cinema
OP Srivastava’s documentary takes the viewer into an almost parallel universe in a bid to depict all aspects of making an indie film.
Review Assam
Xogun review: A searing critique of journalism in our times
Utpal Borpujari’s Assamese-language short film reflects upon media ethics and their rapid erosion.
Article English
Auroville allows for everybody to find their place, says filmmaker Christoph Pohl
Ever Slow Green tells the remarkable and inspirational story of the man-made woodland in the experimental township.
Review Kannada
Pinni review: The meandering journey of a boy in search of happiness
The Kannada-language short film is centred on a young man’s quest to find and follow his passion.
Review Saudi Arabia
Cinestaan Curates: Café Regular, Cairo offers an intricate insight into relationships
Ritesh Batra's Arabic language short film sheds light on modern-day relationships in Cairo.
Article Hindi
75 years of Hum Ek Hain (1946): A parable of national integration which marked Dev Anand’s debut
Released on 8 June 1946, the film imparts the message of tolerance, oneness and unity.
Article Hindi
Certain films are just evergreen, says Rati Agnihotri on Ek Duuje Ke Liye's enduring appeal
In an exclusive interview on the 40th anniversary of the film's release, Agnihotri reminisces about her debut in Hindi cinema with Kamal Haasan.
Review English
Cinestaan Curates: Mummy is a tender film about the bond between mother and son
Shot in the documentary mode and inspired by a personal moment, it examines the beginning of the process of separation.
Article
We are giving consumers unseen content and filmmakers a platform, says ABC Talkies founder Siddharth Sinha
The film tech company enables directors to set their own ticket prices and directly access audiences through its pay-per-view model.
Article Marathi
Cinema has the ability to surprise me every time, says Sthalpuran director Akshay Indikar
In an exclusive interview, the filmmaker talks about the centrality of using landscape as his canvas and making it reverberate with meaning.