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Documentary Film Review-“When the Sun didn’t rise” directed by Teena Kaur...
In recent times, if one were to discuss key events related to politics and society in India, most people are likely to evoke the assassination of Indian prime minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi in 1984 by her...
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Straddling between different genres-Malayalam cinema director Dr.Biju and his...
The world of cinema is full of surprises. One needs to learn the intricacies involved with this art in order to transform words into images. Hence, it is not so often that an ordinary layman can think...
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“Yesterday’s films for tomorrow” by P.K.Nair = An indispensable book for...
“Yesterday’s films for tomorrow” by P.K.Nair = An indispensable book for anybody who considers cinema as an art form which needs to be preserved at all costs. © Mr.Lalit Rao...
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“The Promise”= A film about how ancient and modern worlds can coexist in...
Interest in wine and wine making has always fascinated humanity since olden times. However, this fascination has taken a completely new turn in contemporary times especially in an international market...
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‘‘Ashes on a road trip’’: An independent ‘road movie’ which highlights the...
‘‘Ashes on a road trip’’: An independent ‘road movie’ which highlights the importance of the joint family system !!!!© Mr. Lalit Rao (FIPRESCI) 24.01.2021 [ibdpibo@gmail.com/lalitrao@gmail.com] Collin...
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Short film ''Shameless'' underscores the importance of the adage ‘Respect for...
Shameless : A unique short film which underscores the importance of the adage ‘Respect for all’ as the cornerstone of all human interactions !!!! Indian short film ‘‘Shameless’’ directed by...
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8th Film of ''Navarasa'' series : 'Malayalam film ''Hasyam'' directed by...
''Hasyam'' : An ingeniously amusing film by veteran Malayalam director Jayaraj which deals with ''death' as a serious business albeit in a pleasantly humorous vein !!!! 02/02/2021 © Lalit Rao...
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Kannada Film ‘‘Illiralare Allige Hogalare’’ directed by Girish Kasaravalli...
Girish Kasaravalli's film ‘‘Can Neither Stay Here, Nor Journey Beyond’’ depicts how archaic societal norms render human existence miserable !!!! Kannada Film ‘‘Illiralare Allige Hogalare’’ directed by...
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The invisible visible : A poignant look at India’s destitute and homeless who...
The invisible visible : A poignant look at India’s destitute and homeless who must be protected at all costs against the draconian anti beggary laws : © A review by film critic Lalit Rao (FIPRESCI)...
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Indian actor and director Akash Khurana’s third film ‘‘The River of love’’...
Indian academician, actor and director Akash Khurana’s third film ‘‘The River of love’’ celebrates the greatness of the river Ganges !!!!© Mr.Lalit Rao (FIPRESCI) dated 26.02.2022 Kumbh Mela is one...
View ArticleNationalism and patriotism in Hindi cinema © Lalit Rao (FIPRESCI) dated...
Nationalism and patriotism in Hindi cinema © Lalit Rao (FIPRESCI) dated 15.04.2022)In contemporary times, there is hardly anybody who can deny the continuing potency of nationalism...
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‘‘The Tree full of parrots’’ (2021) directed by Jayaraj talks about...
Indian film ‘‘The Tree full of parrots’’ (2021, Malayalam language) directed by Jayaraj talks about compassion which is vanishing from society © Mr.Lalit Rao (FIPRESCI) 27.05.2022 Cinema as an art form...
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Book Review ‘‘Film Appreciation’’ written by Mr. Utpal Dutta, translated by...
Book Review ‘‘Film Appreciation’’ written by Mr. Utpal Dutta and translated by Dr. Dipshikha Bhagawati © Mr. Lalit Rao (FIPRESCI) dated 28.05.2022....
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Christopher Nolan's ''Oppenheimer'' is a heady mix of espionage, history,...
Christopher Nolan's film ''Oppenheimer'' (2023) is a heady mix of espionage, history, politics and suspense !!!! A film review by © film critic Mr.Lalit Rao (FIPRESCI)Oppenheimer is a different type of...
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A report about 53rd International Film Festival of India IFFI Goa 2022 ©...
It was with an Austrian film ‘‘Alma and Oskar’’ directed by Dieter Berner that 53rd International Film Festival of India 2022 got off to a good start. It is a film about one of the greatest...
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‘‘Barbie’’ directed by Greta Gerwig film review © Lalit Rao (FIPRESCI)...
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Review of Vijay Anand film ‘Guide’ by film critic Lalit Rao (FIPRESCI) dated...
Vijay Anand's film ‘‘Guide’’ (1965) remains one of the most admirable classics of Hindi cinema that promoted secular values, emancipation of women and a philosophical approach to songs. Hindi film...
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‘‘Killers of the Flower Moon’’ is certainly not the best film of Martin...
Review of American film ‘‘Killers of the Flower Moon’’ (2023) directed by Martin Scorcese by film critic © Lalit Rao (FIPRESCI) 01/11/2023 ‘‘Killers of the Flower Moon’’ (2023) is certainly not the...
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10 Quality Indian films based on works of literature © Mr. Lalit Rao...
10 Quality Indian films based on works of literature © Mr. Lalit Rao (FIPRESCI) dated 29.02.20241) Abhaas (1997) directed by Bijaya Jena. This is an interesting ‘‘auteur’’ film by Ms. Bijaya Jena who...
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Interview with NYFA graduate Indian director Leslie Carvalho by film critic...
Interview with Indian director Leslie Carvalho by film critic Lalit Rao (FIPRESCI) dated 01.03.2024 Leslie Carvalho is a multifaceted personality of Indian independent cinema. Apart from being a...
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Interview with Indian director Haobam Paban Kumar by film critic Lalit Rao...
Interview with Indian director Haobam Paban Kumar by film critic Lalit Rao (FIPRESCI) dated 02.03.2024 Haobam Paban Kumar is a prominent voice emitting out of the restive north eastern state of...
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