“I recognize that no one film could in any way claim to provide a picture of a whole society”-Asghar Farhadi

My first question is about your skill to become a domestic drama in a kind of Greek tragedy. Did you do the same in A Separation, The Past and now in The Salesman. How did you know that you are in front of your next story?

I’d been taking notes for this simple story that I’d had at the back of my mind for some time. When the chance to do a film in Iran came up, I started collecting all these scattered notes I’d been taking over the years. Besides that, I’ve always wanted to do a film that takes place in the world of theatre. I did theatre when I was younger, and it meant a lot to me. The story was ideally suited for the theatre milieu. So I started developing a scenario about characters putting on a play.Continue reading ““I recognize that no one film could in any way claim to provide a picture of a whole society”-Asghar Farhadi”

89th Academy Awards (The Oscars 2017): The Complete List of Winners

Earlier today the 89th Academy Awards were given away at a glittering ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. Awards in a total of 24 categories were given out by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, with La La Land winning 6 out of the 14 nominations it received and Moonlight winning 3 big awards as well, including for Best Picture. Hacksaw Ridge and Manchester by the Sea won two awards each. Other winners include Fences, Arrival, Zootopia, The Salesman, O.J.: Made in America, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Suicide Squad, and The Jungle Book, with one.Continue reading “89th Academy Awards (The Oscars 2017): The Complete List of Winners”

Oscars 2017 Nominees: The Complete List

ap-oscar-awards-statuette-jt-170123_31x13_1600The moment film buffs wait for every year is here. The nominations for the 89th Academy Awards were announced today by the Academy of Motion Pictures and Sciences  through a live stream. The announcements were made in the presence of Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs and members such as Demian Bichir, Emmanuel Lubezki, Dustin Lance Black, Glenn Close, Guillermo del Toro, Marcia Gay Harden, Terrence Howard, Jennifer Hudson, Brie Larson, Jason Reitman, Gabourey Sidibe and Ken Watanabe.Continue reading “Oscars 2017 Nominees: The Complete List”

JIO MAMI 2016 DIARIES: Days 3 & 4

Continuing with our updates for JIO MAMI 2016 here is a brief recap of the films that the MAM team got to watch on days 3 & 4 of the festival. For the updates on days 1 & 2 click here.Continue reading “JIO MAMI 2016 DIARIES: Days 3 & 4”

Mumbai Film Festival 2016: Day 3 Must Watch!

So here is our recommendations for the 3rd Day of the festival. Better book your seats for this day in advance as being a Sunday there is going to be a mad rush.
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Mumbai Film Festival 2016: Day 2 Must Watch!

Here’s our recommendations for the 2nd day of the movie extravaganza. We have very little info about Indian films playing in the fest. On getting to know more about them, we hope to put up a separate post recommending only the Indian films, before the festival begins.

So here are the unmissable ones from Day 2 :Continue reading “Mumbai Film Festival 2016: Day 2 Must Watch!”

Jio MAMI 18th Mumbai Film Festival with Star brings Oscar submissions to India

The Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival with Star is known to bring some of the most promising films to the country. This year too, at its 18th edition, the Festival will bring 12 stunning films, submitted for the most prestigious award in the world, the Academy Award. These films are from 18 countries and in 10 foreign languages. Continue reading “Jio MAMI 18th Mumbai Film Festival with Star brings Oscar submissions to India”

Forushande (The Salesman): Trailer

The Salesman PosterAcclaimed Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi known for his films like A Separation (2011) and The Past (2013) is now ready with his latest film, Forushande (The Salesman). Shot in Teheran, the film talks of a couple, Emad and Rana who end up getting forced out of their apartment due to dangerous works on a neighboring building,making them move into a new flat in the center of Tehran… only to end up finding conflict with the previous tenant of their new home.

Like his previous works, this film also seems to be on the way to a good festival run as it is part of the official competition at Cannes this time. Check out the trailer now.Continue reading “Forushande (The Salesman): Trailer”

MAMI 2011- List of Awards and Honors

The 13th International Mumbai Film Festival ( MAMI 2011 ) came to an end tonite ( 20th October ) and given below is the list of awards & honors for the festival.

1. International lifetime achievement award – Morgan Freeman

2.  Indian lifetime achievement award – GulzarContinue reading “MAMI 2011- List of Awards and Honors”