A list of 10 best independent films, which left an impact at various national and international film festivals during 2012
In a year when big-budget, star-studded Bollywood films and the Rs 100 crore club made headlines, there were some small-budget independent movies that managed to attract eyeballs with their strong storyline and visual appeal, and without any backing from studios or actors. Click here to read more
Director Ashim Ahluwalia’s take on B-grade filmmakers and their dark world shines at the recently held reputed film fest. And so does Hansal Mehta’s latest…
With Kahaani and Gangs Of Wasseypur, actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has ruled the roost this year, and buzz is that his role in Aamir Khan’s Talaash is also a meaty one. Click here to read more
With focus on Italian, French and Afghanistan cinema and restored classics, this year’s MFF will showcase 200 films from 65 countries
The 14th Mumbai Film Festival (MFF) that will be held from October 18-25, 2012, has an interesting line-up of films. Taking a cue from the response received to The Artist last year (before it won the Oscar), there is a tribute to silent films at this year’s MFF. But all the silent movies will be Indian as part of the Celebration of 100 years of Indian cinema. This year, the MFF’s focus is on Italian cinema and French films. There is also a special introduction to cinema from Afghanistan under Kabul Fresh: New Voices in Afghan Cinema. Click here to read more
Ten films from Mumbai will be showcased in the City to City Programme at the Toronto International Film Festival this year, with a mix of commercial Bollywood and indies
Anurag Kashyap’s six-hour Gangs of Wasseypur continues its festival run. The film, which has a two-part release in India, will have its North American premiere at the 37th Toronto International Film Festival this year. The prestigious fest will showcase eight other Indian movies in the City to City programme. Some of these films have had a theatrical release in India already. But the good news is that there are some new indies with fresh subjects in the line-up. Click here to read more