Even though “Shiraz” was directed by Bavarian director Franz Osten, an equally important man behind the making of this film has to be actor and producer Himansu Rai. Apart from making successful movies in India he was also searching for a way to make them appeal to both Western and Eastern audiences. When he met German director Franz Osten in 1924, this started a rather fruitful collaboration between the two men, resulting in such features as “Light of Asia”, “Shiraz” and “A Throw of Dice”. Using stories, such as the story of the Taj Mahal, as a foundation, the success of these films, according to writers like Gautam Chintamani, made many Indians look at their world “as something more than one merely belonging to an indigenous minority within a British context” (from “Franz Osten and the ‘Invention’ of Hindi Film”).
For many years Selima (Enakshi Rama Rau) has...
For many years Selima (Enakshi Rama Rau) has...
- 5/18/2020
- by Rouven Linnarz
- AsianMoviePulse
Guru Dutt is largely famous for making films that are of a melancholic nature. However, one of his greatest works that falls under the romantic comedy genre is Mr and Mrs 55 (1955). Guru Dutt not only directed this film, but he also played the male lead opposite the beautiful and talented Madhubala. The story is about a middle class girl named Anita (Madhubala) whose scheming aunt hires a struggling cartoonist named Preetam (Guru Dutt) to marry her for a short period. This is so that Sita Devi (Lalita Pawar) can inherit Anita’s fathers’ wealth. However, little does Sita Devi know that her niece and Preetam begin to fall in love with each other. This makes it all the more difficult for her to convince them to file for a divorce. Sita Devi is a feminist and is hence against the concept of marriage. She does not want Anita to fall...
- 5/5/2013
- by Bodrul Chaudhury
- Bollyspice
On the heels of the Toronto International Film Festival with its focus on the films and filmmakers of Mumbai, the Tiff Cinematheque presents, as part of its fall offerings, a series on the relationship between German Expressionist films and those of Indian cinema pre-Bollywood. Renowned Indian cinema curator Meenakshi Shedde presents a programme that highlights the links between Indian and German filmmaking, and includes a slate of films that illustrate a fantasy India as seen in German films such as Franz Osten’s Light of Asia as well as films that inspired and influenced Indian cinema, such as Josef von Sternberg’s classic 1930 film The Blue Angel, which was remade by V. Shantaram as Pinjra in 1972.
Indian Expressionism runs at the Tiff Bell Lightbox from November 14 to 21. Film screenings include (all information via the Tiff Press Office):
Wednesday, November 14 at 6:15 p.m.
Light of Asia (Prem Sanyas/Die Leuchte Asiens)
Franz Osten,...
Indian Expressionism runs at the Tiff Bell Lightbox from November 14 to 21. Film screenings include (all information via the Tiff Press Office):
Wednesday, November 14 at 6:15 p.m.
Light of Asia (Prem Sanyas/Die Leuchte Asiens)
Franz Osten,...
- 11/15/2012
- by Katherine Matthews
- Bollyspice
Indian films influenced by German expressionism will be screened at a series titled ‘Indian Expressionism’ at the Toronto International Film Festival’s Bell LightBox. The film package, curated by Indian critic and consultant, Meenakshi Shedde will run from 14th to 21st November, 2012.
German Expressionism refers to a series of creative movements in Germany prior to the First World War. The movement sought for change by experimenting with bold, new ideas and artistic styles.
The films to be screened are:
Light of Asia (14th November, 6:15pm)
Hindi: Prem Sanyas / German: Die leuchte asiens
Dir.: Franz Osten / Starring: Himansu Rai and Seeta Devi
Light of Asia (1925) is an Indo-German co-production based on the life of Buddha. This is a silent film with English intertitles.
The Blue Angel (14th November, 8:30pm)
German: Der Blaue Engel
Dir.: Josef Sternberg / Starring: Marlene Dietrich and Emil Jannings
The Blue Angel (1930) is a German film with English subtitles.
German Expressionism refers to a series of creative movements in Germany prior to the First World War. The movement sought for change by experimenting with bold, new ideas and artistic styles.
The films to be screened are:
Light of Asia (14th November, 6:15pm)
Hindi: Prem Sanyas / German: Die leuchte asiens
Dir.: Franz Osten / Starring: Himansu Rai and Seeta Devi
Light of Asia (1925) is an Indo-German co-production based on the life of Buddha. This is a silent film with English intertitles.
The Blue Angel (14th November, 8:30pm)
German: Der Blaue Engel
Dir.: Josef Sternberg / Starring: Marlene Dietrich and Emil Jannings
The Blue Angel (1930) is a German film with English subtitles.
- 9/29/2012
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
Amour by Michael Haneke
The Mumbai Film Festival has announced its programming highlights for its 14the edition running from 18th to 25th October, 2012. The highlights include Palme d’Or winner of the year Amour by Michael Haneke, Cosmopolis by David Cronenberg, The Angels’ Share by Ken Loach, Beasts of the Southern Wild by Benh Zeitlin, A Throw of Dice by Franz Osten, The Leopard by Luchino Visconti, Once Upon a Time in America by Sergio Leone, On the Road by Walter Salles, Rust and Bone by Jacques Audiard and Blancanieves (Snow White) by Pablo Berger. The complete lineup will be announced on Monday, 24th September, 2012.
A Reliance Entertainment initiative, the festival is to be held from 18th – 25th October, 2012. India Gold 2012, a new competitive section, has been introduced this year to commemorate the 100 years of Indian cinema. With a total prize Rs 15 lakh plus Golden and Silver Gateway trophies, this...
The Mumbai Film Festival has announced its programming highlights for its 14the edition running from 18th to 25th October, 2012. The highlights include Palme d’Or winner of the year Amour by Michael Haneke, Cosmopolis by David Cronenberg, The Angels’ Share by Ken Loach, Beasts of the Southern Wild by Benh Zeitlin, A Throw of Dice by Franz Osten, The Leopard by Luchino Visconti, Once Upon a Time in America by Sergio Leone, On the Road by Walter Salles, Rust and Bone by Jacques Audiard and Blancanieves (Snow White) by Pablo Berger. The complete lineup will be announced on Monday, 24th September, 2012.
A Reliance Entertainment initiative, the festival is to be held from 18th – 25th October, 2012. India Gold 2012, a new competitive section, has been introduced this year to commemorate the 100 years of Indian cinema. With a total prize Rs 15 lakh plus Golden and Silver Gateway trophies, this...
- 9/21/2012
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
You may be surprised to know that it was as early as 1929 that Bollywood had its first ever lip locked kiss. Based on the Indian epic The Mahabharata and starring Seeta Devi, that film was A Throw of Dice. This kissing scene would perhaps shock some viewers even today. More than 80 years later, it seems that the kiss or any type of sexual intimacy in an Indian film is still somewhat frowned upon. Seated in a London cinema whilst watching a Bollywood film, it is more than likely that you have heard a gasp- a surprised/shocked/uncomfortable (oh my gosh…but this is supposed to be a Bollywood film!) gasp from someone in the audience. The hero has kissed the heroine…and it is right on the lips! The gasp isn’t enough to mask this so someone tries to help by loudly scrunching on popcorn or slurping their Pepsi.
- 8/3/2012
- by Aashi Gahlot
- Bollyspice
In the fourth installment of the ongoing series covering 2011’s television pilots, we’ll be covering the ever popular network, The CW. So before you disregard this article as being filled to the brim with thirty year old teenagers and more drama than you can shake an apathetic “What-everrrr” at, take a peek into next year and see what you might be missing in the future!
Betwixt (Drama)
Executive Producer: Elizabeth Chandler, Paul Stupin, Carol Barbee
Cast Includes: Allison Miller
Synopsis: Revolves around “changelings” in an urban setting who are responsible for saving humans from evil; based on novel of the same name.
Hellcats (Drama)
Executive Producer: Kevin Murphy, Tom Welling
Cast Includes: To Be Announced
Synopsis: Ensemble show set in the world of competitive college cheerleading; “Election” meets “Bring It On.”
Nikita (Drama)
Executive Producer: Craig Silverstein, McG, Peter Johnson
Cast Includes: Maggie Q, Shane West
Synopsis: Update of...
Betwixt (Drama)
Executive Producer: Elizabeth Chandler, Paul Stupin, Carol Barbee
Cast Includes: Allison Miller
Synopsis: Revolves around “changelings” in an urban setting who are responsible for saving humans from evil; based on novel of the same name.
Hellcats (Drama)
Executive Producer: Kevin Murphy, Tom Welling
Cast Includes: To Be Announced
Synopsis: Ensemble show set in the world of competitive college cheerleading; “Election” meets “Bring It On.”
Nikita (Drama)
Executive Producer: Craig Silverstein, McG, Peter Johnson
Cast Includes: Maggie Q, Shane West
Synopsis: Update of...
- 4/8/2010
- by Aaron M.K.
- Nerdly
Becki Newton, the randy receptionist on "Ugly Betty," will be reborn as a virgin.
The actress has signed on to NBC's dramedy pilot "Love Bites," says The Hollywood Reporter.
Newton, 31, played superficial and bed-hopping Amanda Tanen on "Ugly Betty," which is ending after this season.
In "Love Bites," a series that follows multiple storylines that revolve around relationships and dating, Newton will play a peppy social worker named Annie who's also a virgin.
The series is from "Sex and the City's" Cindy Chupack.
In other pilot news:
- Sean Faris (pictured above), who's heating things up in Mystic Falls on The CW's "Vampire Diaries," will play the leading man for the network's "The Wyoming Project," by "Gilmore Girls" creator Amy Sherman-Palladino. Young horse trainer Gideon Thorpe (Faris) has to pick up the pieces and run a Wyoming ranch, including caring for his three younger sisters, after their parents die.
The actress has signed on to NBC's dramedy pilot "Love Bites," says The Hollywood Reporter.
Newton, 31, played superficial and bed-hopping Amanda Tanen on "Ugly Betty," which is ending after this season.
In "Love Bites," a series that follows multiple storylines that revolve around relationships and dating, Newton will play a peppy social worker named Annie who's also a virgin.
The series is from "Sex and the City's" Cindy Chupack.
In other pilot news:
- Sean Faris (pictured above), who's heating things up in Mystic Falls on The CW's "Vampire Diaries," will play the leading man for the network's "The Wyoming Project," by "Gilmore Girls" creator Amy Sherman-Palladino. Young horse trainer Gideon Thorpe (Faris) has to pick up the pieces and run a Wyoming ranch, including caring for his three younger sisters, after their parents die.
- 2/22/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
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