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Miranda House review: Slow-paced mystery that has little thrill to offer
Written and directed by Rajendra Talak, the bilingual film’s characters hardly convince the viewer about the purpose of this film.
Review Marathi
Wedding Cha Shinema review: This wedding party is a blast and you are invited
Rucha Inamdar is effervescent and her screen presence is assuring while Shivraj Waichal, Sankarshan Karhade and Pravin Tarde master the dialect and become the centrepoint for some uproarious moments.
Review Marathi
Saavat review: Smita Tambe is impressive in this gripping mystery thriller
Writer-director Saurabh Sinha has peppered the narrative with clever side tracks and visuals to deepen the mystery.
Review Hindi
Notebook review: Impressive visuals of Kashmir can't cover up for shallow story-telling
The mesmerizing photography and slick editing, sadly, become an excuse to divert your attention from what could have been an unforgettable romance of the old-school kind between newcomers Zaheer Iqbal and Pranutan Bahl.
Article Marathi
Rewind 2018: Which was the Best Film in Marathi this year?
From films exploring decidedly rural themes, a staple of Marathi cinema, to some delightful movies with children at the centre, the year threw up some interesting choices.
Review Marathi
Mumbai-Pune-Mumbai 3 review: Feel-good film, but with little fresh content
The story is a gradual progression in life of characters, played by Swapnil Joshi and Mukta Barve, that we have loved.
Article Tamil
It’s either complete control or complete distance: Priya Krishnaswamy on lack of women's representation at IFFI 2018
Priya speaks about the story, casting, editing and other aspects of her film Baaram, and also shares details about her next project.
Article Marathi
Not technology but unique perspective more important: Nitish Patankar on making films
The Na Bole Wo Haram director and screenwriter Aditya Bhagat speak about the concept, screenplay and challenges as first-time filmmakers.
Review German
Sealed Lips review: War drama tells story of a woman’s struggle in the present for her past and future
The film revives interest in a chapter of European history dating back to the end of World War II when the former German Democratic Republic (or East Germany) was administered by Soviet forces.
Review Marathi
Na Bole Wo Haram review: Short film shows how adults do everything for their own convenience
Nitish Patankar and Aditya Bhagat’s screenplay is easy and light. They handle the subject efficiently by adding a humour quotient through quirky dialogues.
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Sinjar review: Beautiful film that tackles a theme with a lot of outer and inner turmoil
Director Pampally uses the backdrop of the 2014 Sinjar massacre in Iraq to place his characters Fida and Suhara.
Review Tamil
To Let review: Chezhiyan Ra touches upon pertinent urban housing problems
The film moves at a comfortable pace to show the passage of time between a family’s eviction notice and the struggle to find a new home.
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Now there is no market for films showcased in Indian Panorama section: Jayaraj
At the 49th International Film Festival of India, the Malayalam filmmaker spoke about how National award winning film Bhayanakam only ran for two weeks in theatres.
Article Tulu
How Paddayi director Abhaya Simha worked with Mogaveera fishing community in Karnataka
The director said it was not necessary to be honest to the text, but to be honest to the life they were representing.
Article Hindi Israel
It’s just a different kind of brush: Dan Wolman on filmmaking with cell phones
The veteran Israeli filmmaker is optimistic that with the improvement in technology the younger generation will come up with good films shot even on cell phones.
Article Hindi
Editing made me realise I don't have to be linear: Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
Speaking at the 49th International Film Festival of India, the Mirzya (2016) director said he would rather be known for his failures than his successes.
Article Hindi
I can’t design my shots on a laptop: Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra at IFFI 2018
The Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013) director said that he loves shooting on location, after gauging his artistes, the weather and other factors, instead of planning the shots sitting in an AC room.
Article Kannada Ladakhi
An award brings focus to your film: Paddayi director Abhaya Simha
The National award-winning director was speaking at the 49th International Film Festival of India in Panaji, Goa.
Article Hindi
No controversy shows that everyone's hardwork has paid off: IFFI festival director Chaitanya Prasad
The additional director general (News), Doordarshan News, spoke on the sidelines of the ongoing 49th International Film Festival of India about this year’s edition, plans for next year’s golden jubilee festival, jury selection, and more.
Review English (India)
Gyamo review: Wholesome lesson on more than snow leopards in the Himalayas
Directors Gautam Pandey and Doel Trivedi present a beautifully shot documentary on the ecosystem in the upper reaches of the mountain range.