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CHETAN ANAND: THE POETICS OF FILM
Ketan Anand. India, 2007, 95 min; US Premiere |
Synopsis:
A documentary on the film career of Chetan Anand whose film Lowly City (Neecha Nagar) was the first Indian film to be screened at the Cannes Film Festival and went on to win the Grand Prix, in 1946. The film pays homage to one of Hindi cinema’s pioneering filmmakers. Starting from his work as India was gaining independence, to a successful career in the decades following, the filmmaker focuses on his father’s professional life and craft. The film is narrated by Indian actor Tom Alter. Clips from later films like Haqeeqat, Akhri Khat and Heer Ranjha are commented upon by Indian actors such as Hema Malini, Dharmendra, Farouque Shaikh, Kamini Kaushal, and Dev Anand. |
Director: Ketan Anand
As a partner in Himalaya Films, Ketan Anand worked closely with his father Chetan Anand in films like Haqeeqat, Heer Raanja, among others. He then independently directed films including Shart with Shabana Azmi and Naseerudin Shah (screened in the panorama section of the Indian International Film Festival in 1986); and TV serials for Doordarshan. He is also the proprietor of Anand Music Co. Mr. Anand is currently producing feature, animation and tele films; and publishing books under his banner, Himalaya Films Media Entertainment. |
Screening Venue:
Tribeca Cinemas 2. Friday, November 7 at 6 PM.
Tickets for Tribeca Cinemas |
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