Sona Mohapatra’s documentary is the only Indian film set to be screened at 2020 Hot Docs Toronto Festival, the world's biggest documentary film festivals
Food, especially meat, was at the centre of IIFB 2020’s concerns, with films like ‘Aamis’, ‘Biriyani’, ‘Aani Maani’, ‘Jallikattu’ and ‘Axone’ focused on meat and its politically charged connotations in the present times.
'The Sky is Pink’ directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Shonali Bose, had its World Premiere at the 44th Toronto International Film Festival. It was the only Asian Asian film showcased at the presentation.
Director Shonali Bose keeps the emotions seesawing, from highs of hope to lows of haplessness. And yes, she allows the humour dull the edge of downers.
Director Todd Phillips, known for helming The Hangover, doesn't disappoint with this version of the Joker, played with a sense of mania by Joaquin Phoenix. The film had its North American premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Set in Manipur, 'Daughters of the Polo God' by Roopa Barua, is a documentary about saving an endangered breed of pony and empowering women in the sport of polo at the same time.
We were supposed to go out to the Itanagar International Film Festival (IIFF) venue for the festival but the situation worsened and we were stuck in the hotel, Delhi-based National award winning filmmaker Utpal Borpujari told Outook on Saturday.
Rania Youssef could be jailed for up to five years if found guilty. She has apologised and said she would not have worn the dress if she had known it would cause such controversy.