The 35th edition of Durban International Film Festival will screen three Indian films: Anup Singh’s Qissa, Jayan K. Cherian’s Papilio Buddha and Ritesh Batra’s The Lunchbox.
The festival, to be held from July 17-27, will screen 69 feature films, 60 documentaries and 57 short films.
Qissa, a film that blurs the boundaries of gender and genre in its story of girl who is brought up as a boy, will be screened as part of a special package of films on Gender and Sexuality.
The Lunchbox is a tale of an isolated housewife who attempts to reignite her relationship with her husband through her delectably prepared meals. It will be screened in World Cinema section.
Papilio Buddha tells the story of a university-educated son of a Dalit activist who is politically apathetic until he receives bad treatment at the hands of the state. The film, that was screened at the Berlin...
The festival, to be held from July 17-27, will screen 69 feature films, 60 documentaries and 57 short films.
Qissa, a film that blurs the boundaries of gender and genre in its story of girl who is brought up as a boy, will be screened as part of a special package of films on Gender and Sexuality.
The Lunchbox is a tale of an isolated housewife who attempts to reignite her relationship with her husband through her delectably prepared meals. It will be screened in World Cinema section.
Papilio Buddha tells the story of a university-educated son of a Dalit activist who is politically apathetic until he receives bad treatment at the hands of the state. The film, that was screened at the Berlin...
- 6/26/2014
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
Malayalam-language film Papilio Buddha, directed by New York-based filmmaker Jayan Cherian, has had a whirlwind journey since it was made. The film that was initially refused certification by the Censor Board, with or without cuts, eventually managed to have a limited release in Kerala last year. The film is now screening at the Berlin International Film Festival in Panorama section. Jayan Cherian talks about Papilio Buddha and censorship:
What is Papilio Buddha about?
Papilio Buddha is a film about a group of displaced Dalits in the Western Ghats of India. It was shot in the milieu of a real land struggle in Kerala and is based on several real events. I have taken a decade of the history of land struggles in Kerala and superimposed a narrative on it. The strategy was to integrate the Dalit experiences of Kerala.
It also deals with how the female body is treated in the public space.
What is Papilio Buddha about?
Papilio Buddha is a film about a group of displaced Dalits in the Western Ghats of India. It was shot in the milieu of a real land struggle in Kerala and is based on several real events. I have taken a decade of the history of land struggles in Kerala and superimposed a narrative on it. The strategy was to integrate the Dalit experiences of Kerala.
It also deals with how the female body is treated in the public space.
- 2/11/2014
- by Nandita Dutta
- DearCinema.com
T he 64th edition of Berlin International Film Festival that kicks off today has strong Indian presence with ten Indian films screening in various sections. The festival will be held from February 6-16, 2014.
Imtiaz Ali’s Highway and Jayan Cherian’s Papilio Buddha, which is in contention for the Teddy Award, will be screened in the Panorama section.
Pushpendra Singh’s Lajwanti, K. Hariharan and Mani Kaul’s Ghashiram Kotwal (1976) and Jessica Sadana & Samarth Dikshit’s Prabhat Pheri will be screened in the Forum section.
The Forum Expanded section will see the screening of Blood Earth directed by Kush Badhwar and Mount Song directed by Shambhavi Kaul.
Avinash Arun’s Killa and Gaurav Saxena’s Rangzen will be screened in the Generation K Plus section, targeted at children and young audience of the festival.
Satyajit Ray’s Nayak will be screened as a part of the Berlinale Classics section.
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Imtiaz Ali’s Highway and Jayan Cherian’s Papilio Buddha, which is in contention for the Teddy Award, will be screened in the Panorama section.
Pushpendra Singh’s Lajwanti, K. Hariharan and Mani Kaul’s Ghashiram Kotwal (1976) and Jessica Sadana & Samarth Dikshit’s Prabhat Pheri will be screened in the Forum section.
The Forum Expanded section will see the screening of Blood Earth directed by Kush Badhwar and Mount Song directed by Shambhavi Kaul.
Avinash Arun’s Killa and Gaurav Saxena’s Rangzen will be screened in the Generation K Plus section, targeted at children and young audience of the festival.
Satyajit Ray’s Nayak will be screened as a part of the Berlinale Classics section.
Here...
- 2/6/2014
- by Amit Upadhyaya
- DearCinema.com
Besides Pushpendra Singh’s Lajwanti, two other Indian films – Ghashiram Kotwal and Prabhat Pheri - have been selected to screen in the ‘Forum’ section at the upcoming Berlin International Film Festival.
‘Forum’ 2014 is deemed as dedication to historical films and re-discoveries as well as current works of special formal and thematic interest.
Directed by Jessica Sadana and Samarth Dikshit, Prabhat Pheri is a documentary that explores the history of the complex in Pune where the legendary studios of the Prabhat Film Company once stood. Commissioned by Public Service Broadcasting Trust in 2011 under Film Fellowships, it has been produced last year.
Made in 1976 by two of the most notable names in the Indian parallel cinema movement, Mani Kaul and K. Hariharan, Ghashiram Kotwal describes the development and fall of the Peshwa regime in western India before a backdrop of political intrigue and corruption. Produced by Yukt Co-operative, the film’s digital...
‘Forum’ 2014 is deemed as dedication to historical films and re-discoveries as well as current works of special formal and thematic interest.
Directed by Jessica Sadana and Samarth Dikshit, Prabhat Pheri is a documentary that explores the history of the complex in Pune where the legendary studios of the Prabhat Film Company once stood. Commissioned by Public Service Broadcasting Trust in 2011 under Film Fellowships, it has been produced last year.
Made in 1976 by two of the most notable names in the Indian parallel cinema movement, Mani Kaul and K. Hariharan, Ghashiram Kotwal describes the development and fall of the Peshwa regime in western India before a backdrop of political intrigue and corruption. Produced by Yukt Co-operative, the film’s digital...
- 1/27/2014
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
Highway directed by Imtiaz Ali will be screened in the Panorama section of the upcoming Berlin International Film Festival to be held from February 6-16, 2014.
Starring Alia Bhatt and Randeep Hooda, the film is scheduled for a theatrical release in India on February 21, 2014. Highway is a coming-of-age film about two characters from very different backgrounds who take a road trip across six states in India in a truck.
Imtiaz Ali has previously made Rockstar (2011), Love Aaj Kal (2009), Jab We Met (2007) and Socha Na Tha (2005).
The other Indian film to screen in Panorama section this year is Jayan Cherian’s Papilio Buddha.
Pushpendra Singh’s Lajwanti will screen in Berlinale Forum.
Killa and Rangzen have been selected for Kplus Competition at the Berlinale.
Starring Alia Bhatt and Randeep Hooda, the film is scheduled for a theatrical release in India on February 21, 2014. Highway is a coming-of-age film about two characters from very different backgrounds who take a road trip across six states in India in a truck.
Imtiaz Ali has previously made Rockstar (2011), Love Aaj Kal (2009), Jab We Met (2007) and Socha Na Tha (2005).
The other Indian film to screen in Panorama section this year is Jayan Cherian’s Papilio Buddha.
Pushpendra Singh’s Lajwanti will screen in Berlinale Forum.
Killa and Rangzen have been selected for Kplus Competition at the Berlinale.
- 1/18/2014
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
A total of 24 world premieres are included in the Berlinale’s Panorama selection, which has added a number of Asian productions.
Some 36 films from 29 countries will feature in the Panorama section of the Berlin International Film Festival (Feb 6-16), of which 24 will be world premieres.
Most recently invited are works from Norway, Ethiopia, Mexico, India, Iran, Georgia, Greece, Hungary and Austria – with returning filmmakers Elfi Mikesch and Umut Dağ, who opened Panorama 2012 with Kuma, his directorial debut.
New titles include a number of Asian productions. In Ieji (Homeland) by Japan’s Nao Kubota, a farmer’s son, who first fled to the city, explores his home village in the Fukushima district, an area that is actually still a no-go zone following the disaster at the region’s nuclear power plant.
In the South Korean film Night Flight, LeeSong Hee-il presents a duel between two schoolmates. LeeSong previously showed the films No Regret and White Night in Panorama...
Some 36 films from 29 countries will feature in the Panorama section of the Berlin International Film Festival (Feb 6-16), of which 24 will be world premieres.
Most recently invited are works from Norway, Ethiopia, Mexico, India, Iran, Georgia, Greece, Hungary and Austria – with returning filmmakers Elfi Mikesch and Umut Dağ, who opened Panorama 2012 with Kuma, his directorial debut.
New titles include a number of Asian productions. In Ieji (Homeland) by Japan’s Nao Kubota, a farmer’s son, who first fled to the city, explores his home village in the Fukushima district, an area that is actually still a no-go zone following the disaster at the region’s nuclear power plant.
In the South Korean film Night Flight, LeeSong Hee-il presents a duel between two schoolmates. LeeSong previously showed the films No Regret and White Night in Panorama...
- 1/17/2014
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Papilio Buddha (India/USA) directed by Jayan Cherian will screen in the Panorama section of the 64th Berlin International Film Festival to be held from February 6-16, 2014.
New York based filmmaker Jayan Cherian’s debut feature, Papilio Buddha, revolves around a group of displaced dalits in the Western Ghats of India. It portrays their struggle against the local powers and government told through Shankaran, an educated youth, who is indifferent to the resistance movement run by his father Karian, a communist who now feels betrayed by the movement.
The Malayalam-language film had initially been refused a censor certificate for including a speech denigrating Mahatma Gandhi, visuals of extreme violence against a woman and severe use of expletives. But the film eventually released in March this year.
The film has been screened at Montreal World Film Festival, Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival and Athens International Film and Video Film Festival in...
New York based filmmaker Jayan Cherian’s debut feature, Papilio Buddha, revolves around a group of displaced dalits in the Western Ghats of India. It portrays their struggle against the local powers and government told through Shankaran, an educated youth, who is indifferent to the resistance movement run by his father Karian, a communist who now feels betrayed by the movement.
The Malayalam-language film had initially been refused a censor certificate for including a speech denigrating Mahatma Gandhi, visuals of extreme violence against a woman and severe use of expletives. But the film eventually released in March this year.
The film has been screened at Montreal World Film Festival, Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival and Athens International Film and Video Film Festival in...
- 12/20/2013
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
John Michael McDonagh’s Calvary and new films by Michel Gondry, Kutlug Ataman and Robert Lepage are to feature in the Berlinale’s Panorama strand, which will open with Jalil Lespert’s Yves Saint Laurent.Scroll down for first batch of titles
A total of 50 features will be chosen for the Panorama section of the 2014 Berlinale (Feb 6-16), films that “provide insight on new directions in art house cinema”, and the first 19 have been announced. A total of 11 of those selected are world premieres.
The opening film will mark the international premiere of Jalil Lespert’s Yves Saint Laurent, a look at the life of the French designer from the beginning of his career in 1958 when he met his lover and business partner, Pierre Berge.
The opening screening on Feb 7 will see Berlin’s flagship cinema, the Zoo Palast, re-inaugurated as a Berlinale venue after extensive renovations.
Also in the line-up are new films from Michel Gondry, Kutluğ...
A total of 50 features will be chosen for the Panorama section of the 2014 Berlinale (Feb 6-16), films that “provide insight on new directions in art house cinema”, and the first 19 have been announced. A total of 11 of those selected are world premieres.
The opening film will mark the international premiere of Jalil Lespert’s Yves Saint Laurent, a look at the life of the French designer from the beginning of his career in 1958 when he met his lover and business partner, Pierre Berge.
The opening screening on Feb 7 will see Berlin’s flagship cinema, the Zoo Palast, re-inaugurated as a Berlinale venue after extensive renovations.
Also in the line-up are new films from Michel Gondry, Kutluğ...
- 12/19/2013
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Four Indian feature films and two short films will be screened at the 37th Montreal World Film Festival to be held from 22 Aug — 2 Sep, 2013.
All the films will be screened in Focus on World Cinema section that includes 105 features, 1 medium length and 110 short films.
Chittagong by Bedabrata Pain, Filmistaan by Nitin Kakkar, Monsoon Shootout by Amit Kumar and Papilio Buddha by Jayan K. Cherian are the feature films. While the first three are festival regulars, Papilio Buddha is the story of a group of displaced dalits in the Western Ghats of India. The Malayalam-language film has been refused a censor certificate from the Cbfc for its content denigrating Mahatma Gandhi, visuals of extreme violence against a woman and severe use of expletives, among other reasons [as per this notice from the Cbfc].
Short film Tau Seru by Rodd Rathjen (India-Australia) which premiered at Cannes Critics Week is also part of the lineup along with Shri Hanuman Chalisa...
All the films will be screened in Focus on World Cinema section that includes 105 features, 1 medium length and 110 short films.
Chittagong by Bedabrata Pain, Filmistaan by Nitin Kakkar, Monsoon Shootout by Amit Kumar and Papilio Buddha by Jayan K. Cherian are the feature films. While the first three are festival regulars, Papilio Buddha is the story of a group of displaced dalits in the Western Ghats of India. The Malayalam-language film has been refused a censor certificate from the Cbfc for its content denigrating Mahatma Gandhi, visuals of extreme violence against a woman and severe use of expletives, among other reasons [as per this notice from the Cbfc].
Short film Tau Seru by Rodd Rathjen (India-Australia) which premiered at Cannes Critics Week is also part of the lineup along with Shri Hanuman Chalisa...
- 8/8/2013
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 20: Superstar Mammootty has been selected for this year's Prem Nazeer Puraskar, instituted by Chirayinkeezh Pauravali.
The award, announced by Prem Nazeer Smaraka committee in a press meet, includes a sum of Rs.25,001, a citation and a plaque, said a statement.
Malayalam superstar Prem Nazeer's 24th death anniversary will be observed Jan 16-23 and Mammootty, 61, will receive the award on the last day.
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'Papilio Budha' to release in February
"Papilio Buddha", which was denied certification by the regional office of the Central Board of Film Certification, will be released in February across Kerala.
Directed by Jayan Cherian's film became controversial as it depicts.
The award, announced by Prem Nazeer Smaraka committee in a press meet, includes a sum of Rs.25,001, a citation and a plaque, said a statement.
Malayalam superstar Prem Nazeer's 24th death anniversary will be observed Jan 16-23 and Mammootty, 61, will receive the award on the last day.
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'Papilio Budha' to release in February
"Papilio Buddha", which was denied certification by the regional office of the Central Board of Film Certification, will be released in February across Kerala.
Directed by Jayan Cherian's film became controversial as it depicts.
- 12/20/2012
- by Shiva Prakash
- RealBollywood.com
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