Perception of Time in Contemporary Georgia: Retrospective of Current Georgia at Kutaisi International Short Film Festival
In a newly born Kutaisi International Short Film Festival, I was set to coordinate the retrospectives of Georgian shorts. This…
The Hound of The Baskervilles [1959] Review – The weirdest Sherlock Holmes Adaptation is also the best
There are some partnerships that just works – an adaptation merging perfectly well with a studio known for creating movies…
Modi And A Beer (2020): The Micro Politics Of Dominations
The short film directed by Dina Chandra Mohan, “Modi and a Beer”, presented by Pa Ranjith’s Neelam Productions was released…
Apur Panchali (2013) Review: Journey Of A Lost Actor
Aloof from the crowd in the deep, narrow lanes of South Kolkata resides a forgotten old man, a lost jewel-…
Nasir (2020) MAMI Review: A Nuanced Look At The Life Amidst Communal Bigotry
Portrayal of religious conflicts in Indian films is not new. In fact, as these religion and secularity based issues have…
The Curious Case of the Best Actress Oscar
The Oscars this year felt different for many reasons. Unlike every year, it was a far more intimate affair due…
Lightning [1952] Review – An Eloquent Portrayal of a Young Woman Seeking Self-Sufficiency
Mikio Naruse was one of the eminent masters of classical Japanese cinema who made 80+ films in a career stretching…
Akaler Sandhane [1980] Review: A famine from the past and its echoes into the future
It’s unfortunate that forty years on, Akaler Sandhane is as relevant and timely as it was, back when it released. The villagers have wider access to transportation, food and mobile phones. But the lack of awareness, cultural understanding and opportunities remains consistent. Films like these must get made today. We need more honest filmmakers like Mrinal Sen in these times to reveal our truth. Because if art doesn’t, no one will.Â