Marathi-language film Killa directed by Avinash Arun won the Crystal Bear for the Best Film awarded by the Children’s Jury in Generation Kplus section at the 64th Berlin International Film Festival. The section caters to children and young audiences at the festival.
The Jury said in its citation, “This film convinced us in all respects: with his good camera work and the great actors, but also because of its incredibly beautiful nature images which blend perfectly with the music. This film made us all want to discover India.”
The film also earned a Special Mention by the Generation Kplus International Jury. The Jury said, “A beautifully photographed story about the challenges of being a boy. This film had wonderful pace and rhythm. Never reverting to clichés, the fresh performances left us feeling we were right there with the characters.”
Killa revolves around a young boy Chinu who finds it...
The Jury said in its citation, “This film convinced us in all respects: with his good camera work and the great actors, but also because of its incredibly beautiful nature images which blend perfectly with the music. This film made us all want to discover India.”
The film also earned a Special Mention by the Generation Kplus International Jury. The Jury said, “A beautifully photographed story about the challenges of being a boy. This film had wonderful pace and rhythm. Never reverting to clichés, the fresh performances left us feeling we were right there with the characters.”
Killa revolves around a young boy Chinu who finds it...
- 2/15/2014
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
T he 64th edition of Berlin International Film Festival that kicks off today has strong Indian presence with ten Indian films screening in various sections. The festival will be held from February 6-16, 2014.
Imtiaz Ali’s Highway and Jayan Cherian’s Papilio Buddha, which is in contention for the Teddy Award, will be screened in the Panorama section.
Pushpendra Singh’s Lajwanti, K. Hariharan and Mani Kaul’s Ghashiram Kotwal (1976) and Jessica Sadana & Samarth Dikshit’s Prabhat Pheri will be screened in the Forum section.
The Forum Expanded section will see the screening of Blood Earth directed by Kush Badhwar and Mount Song directed by Shambhavi Kaul.
Avinash Arun’s Killa and Gaurav Saxena’s Rangzen will be screened in the Generation K Plus section, targeted at children and young audience of the festival.
Satyajit Ray’s Nayak will be screened as a part of the Berlinale Classics section.
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Imtiaz Ali’s Highway and Jayan Cherian’s Papilio Buddha, which is in contention for the Teddy Award, will be screened in the Panorama section.
Pushpendra Singh’s Lajwanti, K. Hariharan and Mani Kaul’s Ghashiram Kotwal (1976) and Jessica Sadana & Samarth Dikshit’s Prabhat Pheri will be screened in the Forum section.
The Forum Expanded section will see the screening of Blood Earth directed by Kush Badhwar and Mount Song directed by Shambhavi Kaul.
Avinash Arun’s Killa and Gaurav Saxena’s Rangzen will be screened in the Generation K Plus section, targeted at children and young audience of the festival.
Satyajit Ray’s Nayak will be screened as a part of the Berlinale Classics section.
Here...
- 2/6/2014
- by Amit Upadhyaya
- DearCinema.com
Avinash Arun’s Killa and Gaurav Saxena’s Rangzen will receive world premiere in Generation Kplus competition at the upcoming Berlinale to be held from February 6-16, 2014.
A total of 60 short and full-length films from 35 countries have been selected for the Generation Kplus and Generation 14plus competitions, meant for children and young people.
Avinash Arun’s feature debut Killa revolves around a young boy Chinu who finds it difficult to adjust to his new surroundings where he has migrated to, after his father’s death. But gradually he makes new friends and gains more confidence. Starring Amruta Subhash, Archit Deodhar, Parth Bhalerao and Shrikant Yadav, the film was part of Nfdc Film Bazaar’s Work-in-Progress (Wip) Lab in 2013.
Gaurav Saxena’s Rangzen, set in Dharamshala, tells the story of an 8-year-old Tibetan boy’s discovery of his exiled refugee identity. The short film is a prelude to Rangzen, the feature film project,...
A total of 60 short and full-length films from 35 countries have been selected for the Generation Kplus and Generation 14plus competitions, meant for children and young people.
Avinash Arun’s feature debut Killa revolves around a young boy Chinu who finds it difficult to adjust to his new surroundings where he has migrated to, after his father’s death. But gradually he makes new friends and gains more confidence. Starring Amruta Subhash, Archit Deodhar, Parth Bhalerao and Shrikant Yadav, the film was part of Nfdc Film Bazaar’s Work-in-Progress (Wip) Lab in 2013.
Gaurav Saxena’s Rangzen, set in Dharamshala, tells the story of an 8-year-old Tibetan boy’s discovery of his exiled refugee identity. The short film is a prelude to Rangzen, the feature film project,...
- 1/16/2014
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
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