Film India Worldwide

MFF’s Select Seven: India and the World

Over the years, there has been a regular MAMI sidebar devoted to a growing body of    films rooted in India but international in its players, makers, content, locations and target audiences. This is its “Film India Worldwide” (FIW) section. It searches the globe for this special kind of film.

In MAMI 2009, FIW presents seven screenings, all premieres of one kind or other. The directors or producers are of Indian origin, settled elsewhere and looking “homewards.” There are also films made by international directors turning to India for creative stimulus.  Collectively, they represent a fusion of world talent and Indian inspiration. They provide a fascinating take on an immigrant world, with its particular cross-cultural lifestyles and preoccupations.

The FIW film package at MAMI, held in India ’s film capital, is enjoyed as cinema that is an extension of the homeland. The genre is gaining distribution in India , and here MAMI offers an invaluable show window for distribution and sales. Of the select seven at FIW this year, one is a world premiere, two are international premieres (films so far screened only in their country of origin), three are Asian premieres and one is an India premiere.     Enjoy!


Opening Film:

Sangeeta Datta’s Life Goes On ( UK ) – World Premiere
David Kaplan’s Todays Special! ( USA )-  Asian Premiere

Sarjit Bain’s Cash and Curry ( UK ) – Asian Premiere

Aparna Malladi‘s “Mitsein” (USA) - International Premiere
Sarba Das’s “Karma Calling” (USA) - Asian Premiere
Mehul Shah’s “Bollywood Beats” (USA) - International Premiere

Closing Film:

Claire Mc Carthy’s The Waiting City (India Premiere)

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