Indian Film Panorama comes to the Tel Aviv Cinematheque from May 13 – 18, 2013. Offering a view of the colorful, moving films of different times and genres, the film week is part of the Celebrating India in Israel Festival presented by the Embassy of India, and produced by Teamwork Productions.
The Full Program:
Pardes (India, 1997, 191 min, Hindi with Hebrew subtitles)
Director: Shubhash Ghai; Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Mahima Chaudry, Amrish Puri
Ganga marries the son of a wealthy Indian man who now lives in Los Angeles. When her husband’s dark character is revealed, Ganga becomes depressed and lonely. But her situation just might change when she meets Arjun. With song, dance, and a general carnival atmosphere, Pardes is a dazzling Bollywood produce.
Screening: May 13th at 20:00
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (India, 2001, 224 min, Hindi with Hebrew subtitles)
Director: Ashutosh Gowariker; Cast: Aamir Khan, Gracy Singh
The people of a small village in Victorian India stake their future on a game of cricket against their ruthless British rulers. Lagaan is Bollywood at its best: colorful, musical, romantic, and so very moving.
Screening: May 15th at 17:00
Sangam (India, 1964, 238 min, Hindi with English subtitles)
Director: Raj Kapoor; Cast: Raj Kapoor, Rajendra Kumar
A heart rending love triangle between three friends, from different social backgrounds, who grew up together. Sangam has become one of the most famous and loved Indian films. To prove his love to the wealthy Radha, Sunder enlists in the Indian air force and is sent on a life-threatening mission.
Screening: May 18th at 16:30
1942 – A Love Story (India, 1994, 160 min, Hindi with English subtitles)
Director: Vidhu Vinod Chopra; Cast: Anil Kapoor, Manisha Koirala, Jackie Shroff.
A love story between the son of a local British-supporting Diwan and the daughter of a freedom fighter, revolving around the visit of the English General Douglas to their region during WWII. Part of the 1990 stream of nationalistic cinema in India, the film also contains the elements of good, popular Indian cinema costumes, dance and songs.
Screening: May 16th at 19:00
All screenings will take place at the Tel Aviv Cinematheque, and tickets may be purchased online.
