 WELCOME TO SAJJANPURDirected by Shyam Benegal India, 2008, 133 min. In Hindi, with English subtitles. Festival Premiere. Synopsis: The townsfolk of Sajjanpur own mobile phones but many of the residents are illiterate. And Mahadev is one of the few educated young men, making a living by writing letters for his townsmen, while dreaming of being a novelist someday. His ability to write persuasive letters makes him popular with the town’s people but he begins to use his talent to manipulate people. A gentle and perceptive satire, veteran director Shyam Benegal’s film is a rare take on life in a small town in contemporary India. With Shreyas Talpade, Amrita Rao, Ila Arun. Shyam Benegal in person.  Screening Venue:The Quad Cinema - 34 West 13th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues. Friday, November 13 at 12:00 PM Quad Cinema or MovieTickets.com |