| THE FAKIR OF VENICE Directed by Anand Surapur. India, 2008, 114min. NY Premiere. Synopsis: Adi sets out to find a fakir - a holy man - known for performing feats of endurance but instead finds Sattar, a poor man who buries himself in sand on the beach to collect money from passersby and tourists. Together, the two con men venture to Venice where the fakir is to be featured in an art exhibit. Once in the ancient city, their paths diverge. Adi seizes upon the opportunity to advance in the world while Sattar, under the constant gaze of mystified spectators and the foreignness of Italy grows homesick and increasingly isolated. With Farhan Akhtar, Annu Kapoor, Kamal Sidhu. Screening Venue: The Quad Cinema - 34 West 13th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues. Thursday, November 12 at 9:00 PM Purchase tickets at Quad Cinema or MovieTickets.com With thanks to our screening partner, NetIP |
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