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Short Takes: 3 By Tourneur
Director Jacques Tourneur (1904-1977) will always be remembered for helming one of the greatest...
Das-Capital: Memories Of An Actor, An Assistant Director &...
As a child, I knew that my father was a cinematographer. When friends/relatives/acquaintances would...
The Incessant Transformations In The Cinema Of Ritwik Ghatak
This article is in celebration of my teacher’s 95th birth anniversary, which falls today on...
One-on-One with Karishma Dev Dube
Karishma Dev Dube’s 16-minutes film, Bittu (2020), narrates a compelling story of friendship...
Bhonsle: Interview With Devashish Makhija
Devashish Makhija’s Bhonsle (2018) starring Manoj Bajpayee in the title role is the riveting...
Director’s Note: Unwell Borewell
To be honest, as I grounded my tripod and began filming, I had absolutely no idea what I was...
Going In Circles With Satyajit Ray
Satyajit Ray’s famous children’s film, Goopi Gyne Bagha Byne (1969), has a fascinating...
Odia Not Acceptable?
Amartya Bhattacharyya is not only an independent film director, but also a poet, writer...
Director’s Note: Selfies With Siri
The Covid-19 lockdown has triggered different responses from different people. Filmmakers like...