Film Review: Victoria and Abdul

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Victoria and Abdul tells the only recently discovered true story of Queen Victoria’s relationship with a working-class Indian man, Abdul Karim. Uncovered by the discovery of Karim’s journals in 2010, this film brings to light the charming and genuine bond between the two, against a backdrop of humorous household staff and some darker political machinations. […]

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Film Review: Lion

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The debut feature film from award-winning commercial director Garth Davis, Lion tells the moving true story of Saroo Brierley, an Indian street child adopted in Australia, and his search for the family he lost. The Slumdog Millionaire-famous Dev Patel only stars in half of this film, and he has a hard time following outstanding young talent Sunny Pawar.  The […]

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Film Review: The Forgiven

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Based on true events, Roland Joffé’s The Forgiven stars the brilliantly mutable Forest Whittaker as Archbishop Desmond Tutu, as he meets with unapologetic murderer Piet Blomfeld (Eric Bana) in the aftermath of apartheid. The film captures the fragility of the peace brought about by Nelson Mandela, and raises deep questions regarding morality and forgiveness. Whilst […]

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Bérangère Condomines: Lift-Off Filmmaker Interview

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After receiving a special mention at Amsterdam Lift-Off, “Tangente (Off Path)” will screen at Paris Lift-Off Film Festival as part of the Shorts Programme on Monday 30th November at Le Lucernaire. We interviewed producer Bérangère Condomines to hear a little more about this film’s journey, and her path as a filmmaker. Interview by Sneh Rupra Tell us a little bit about how […]

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Gideon van Eeden: Lift-Off Filmmaker Interview

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After receiving a special mention at Amsterdam Lift-Off, “Day of Reckoning” will screen at London Lift-Off Film Festival, which will take place on 4th-9th December at Arthouse Crouch End. We interviewed director Gideon van Eeden to hear a little more about his journey as a filmmaker, and the process behind this film.   Is “Day of Reckoning” based on any personal family experience during […]

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