New Delhi, Oct 24: The digitally restored version of 1988 film "Om-Dar-Ba-Dar", directed by Kamal Swaroop, will be screened at the Rome Film Festival and commemorate 100 years of Indian cinema.
The 10-day film festival will commence Nov 8. The post modernist avant garde film will be showcased as a part of the out-of-competition section of Cinema Xxi.
"I am very happy to have 'Om-Dar-Ba-Dar' make a comeback, now in it's restored version, reaching out to newer audiences! It's an honour that the film will be a part of the well attended Rome Film Festival," Swaroop said in a statement.
The film, starring Anita Kanwar, Aditya Lakhia and Gopi Desai, has been produced by National Film Development Corporation (Nfdc).
Nfdc's.
The 10-day film festival will commence Nov 8. The post modernist avant garde film will be showcased as a part of the out-of-competition section of Cinema Xxi.
"I am very happy to have 'Om-Dar-Ba-Dar' make a comeback, now in it's restored version, reaching out to newer audiences! It's an honour that the film will be a part of the well attended Rome Film Festival," Swaroop said in a statement.
The film, starring Anita Kanwar, Aditya Lakhia and Gopi Desai, has been produced by National Film Development Corporation (Nfdc).
Nfdc's.
- 10/24/2013
- by Smith Cox
- RealBollywood.com
Film review: 'My Son the Fanatic'
This latest effort from screenwriter Hanif Kureishi ("My Beautiful Laundrette") examines cultural and identity clashes in myriad and interesting ways, but it attempts to pack so much into its brief 86-minute running time that it ultimately feels disjointed and unfocused.
The tale centers on a Pakistani immigrant supporting his family working as a taxi driver in northern England and portrays family conflicts created in part by his burgeoning romantic relationship with a prostitute. The most interesting aspect of "My Son the Fanatic" is its depiction of a reversal of traditional cultural clashes. The film is opening today in New York and Los Angeles via Miramax.
Superb Indian actor Om Puri plays Parvez, who moved to London 25 years ago and now lives with his loyal wife Minoo (Gopi Desai) and his teenage son Farid (Akbar Kurtha). Parvez is a mild-mannered, pragmatic man, comfortable with his role in Western society and eager to help his son make his way. He's particularly delighted with the boy's upcoming nuptials to the daughter of a local police chief.
Parvez becomes alarmed when the boy breaks off the engagement and starts selling his possessions. It turns out that Farid has embraced a rigid brand of Islamic fundamentalism and has also invited a Muslim priest and his group of followers to stay in their home.
Parvez finds himself increasingly at odds with his wife and son, and for solace turns to Bettina (Rachel Griffiths), a local prostitute who has often traveled in his taxi. The pair begin a tender romance, which only creates a further wedge between Parvez and his religious-fanatic son.
Kureishi's screenplay interestingly examines many provocative cultural, generational and religious issues, but the film seems to ramble and is often confusing in its storytelling. Fortunately, the two characters at the story's center are always interesting and complicated, and their relationship is depicted with a warmth and compassion that is highly engaging.
The stoic-looking Puri, with his large, pockmarked face, is an unlikely but winning romantic lead, and Griffiths once again displays her fascinating brand of sexy feistiness. Also excellent is Stellan Skarsgard as a hedonistic German businessman and regular customer of Parvez.
MY SON THE FANATIC
Miramax Films
Director:Udayan Prasad
Producer:Chris Curling
Executive producer:George Faber
Writer:Hanif Kureishi
Director of photography:Alan Almond
Production designer:Grenville Horner
Editor:David Gamble
Color/stereo
Cast:
Parvez:Om Puri
Bettina:Rachel Griffiths
Schitz:Stellan Skarsgard
Farid:Akbar Kurtha
Minoo:Gopi Desai
Fizzy:Harish Patel
Running time -- 86 minutes
MPAA rating: R...
The tale centers on a Pakistani immigrant supporting his family working as a taxi driver in northern England and portrays family conflicts created in part by his burgeoning romantic relationship with a prostitute. The most interesting aspect of "My Son the Fanatic" is its depiction of a reversal of traditional cultural clashes. The film is opening today in New York and Los Angeles via Miramax.
Superb Indian actor Om Puri plays Parvez, who moved to London 25 years ago and now lives with his loyal wife Minoo (Gopi Desai) and his teenage son Farid (Akbar Kurtha). Parvez is a mild-mannered, pragmatic man, comfortable with his role in Western society and eager to help his son make his way. He's particularly delighted with the boy's upcoming nuptials to the daughter of a local police chief.
Parvez becomes alarmed when the boy breaks off the engagement and starts selling his possessions. It turns out that Farid has embraced a rigid brand of Islamic fundamentalism and has also invited a Muslim priest and his group of followers to stay in their home.
Parvez finds himself increasingly at odds with his wife and son, and for solace turns to Bettina (Rachel Griffiths), a local prostitute who has often traveled in his taxi. The pair begin a tender romance, which only creates a further wedge between Parvez and his religious-fanatic son.
Kureishi's screenplay interestingly examines many provocative cultural, generational and religious issues, but the film seems to ramble and is often confusing in its storytelling. Fortunately, the two characters at the story's center are always interesting and complicated, and their relationship is depicted with a warmth and compassion that is highly engaging.
The stoic-looking Puri, with his large, pockmarked face, is an unlikely but winning romantic lead, and Griffiths once again displays her fascinating brand of sexy feistiness. Also excellent is Stellan Skarsgard as a hedonistic German businessman and regular customer of Parvez.
MY SON THE FANATIC
Miramax Films
Director:Udayan Prasad
Producer:Chris Curling
Executive producer:George Faber
Writer:Hanif Kureishi
Director of photography:Alan Almond
Production designer:Grenville Horner
Editor:David Gamble
Color/stereo
Cast:
Parvez:Om Puri
Bettina:Rachel Griffiths
Schitz:Stellan Skarsgard
Farid:Akbar Kurtha
Minoo:Gopi Desai
Fizzy:Harish Patel
Running time -- 86 minutes
MPAA rating: R...
- 6/25/1999
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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