In a world where Hollywood's gloss and grandeur dominate the silver screen, there lies a cinematic treasure trove in Bangladesh that dances to its own beat. Far from the well-trodden paths of blockbuster narratives, Bangladeshi filmmakers have embraced the art of adaptation with a twist so unique it could only be born in the cultural kaleidoscope of South Asia. From singing
Third-generation Sri Lankan cinema pioneer Prasanna Vithanage on living through civil war, economic crisis, Ramayana tours & 2023 Kim Jiseok win for Malayalam film Paradise.
The auteur melds the fact-fiction divide in Something Like An Autobiography , which was part of Icons: South Asia at the just concluded Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival.
Speaking at the press conference, festival director Anupama Chopra said: “With every new edition of the festival, we hope to create a larger impact for all our stakeholders, from filmmakers to audiences.”