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The Mother of All Lies review – pursuing the truth of Morocco’s brutal dictatorship years

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Asmae El Moudir employs a delicate mix of handmade replicas and oral testimony to brilliantly evoke personal and collective trauma Between those who refuse to remember and those who struggle to forget, a tumultuous clash of minds occupies the centre of Asmae El Moudir’s inventive documentary, a prize-winner at last year’s Cannes film festival. Through a constellation of clay figurines and dollhouse-style miniature sets, most of which were constructed by El Moudir’s father, the director recreates her oppressive childhood in the Sebata district of Casablanca. Under the watchful eyes of her domineering grandmother Zahra, all personal photos are banished from the house, save for a picture of King Hassan II. The delicate mix of handmade replicas and oral testimony brilliantly evokes the personal and collective trauma that stem from Morocco’s “Years of Lead” – a period of state brutality under Hassan II’s dictatorial rule. Lingering on the nimble fingers of El Moudir’s father as he puts t
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Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani teaser features Ranveer Singh Alia Bhatt a blend of emotions and Arijit Singhs vocals; watch

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The much-anticipated film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani has become the talk of the town, thanks to its impressive director, star-studded cast, and vibrant promotional posters. Finally, on June 20th, the long-awaited teaser of the movie was unveiled, sending fans into a frenzy of excitement. With the talented duo of Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh leading the way, the teaser has effectively ignited the anticipation of movie enthusiasts for Karan Johar's directorial venture.  Sharing the teaser, the filmmaker wrote, “Presenting to you the first glimpse of a piece of my heart - #RockyAurRaniKiiPremKahaani! I’m thrilled and super excited to finally let it unfurl for you all to see...watch...and give love!!!”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Karan Johar (@karanjohar) Notably, Johar has returned to the director's chair after a hiatus of seven years, further heightening the buzz around RARKPK. The film is slated to release worldwide on July 28, and fans can't w
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25 Years Of Ghulam EXCLUSIVE: Deepak Tijori speaks about the ICONIC train sequence: Motorman told Aamir Khan and me Tum log yeh mat sochna ki main brake maarunga aur gaadi ruk jaayegi. Tum log please distance rakhna. Aamir and I look at each other in fear and were like Oh my God

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One doesn’t need to have a lengthy screen time to make a mark. Deepak Tijori proved it in Ghulam (1998). He was there in just three scenes, all of which are arguably the most memorable parts of the Aamir Khan-Rani Mukerji starrer. The scene at the railway track has assumed cult status. As Ghulam celebrates its 25th anniversary on June 19, Bollywood Hungama went down memory lane and talked exclusively to Deepak Tijori about the film, his experience and a lot more. How did you bag Ghulam? Ghulam went on floors 1 ½ years before its release. I knew about it and that it has a good script. I had no idea that someday, I’ll become a part of it. The makers were looking out for a suitable actor to play Charlie. Though it had little screen time, it was a very prominent character. They had considered a lot of actors, but nothing worked. One fine day, I got a call from Mukesh ji (producer Mukesh Bhatt). Earlier, I had turned down a few of their films as I was not happy with my role or the script.
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Shah Rukh Khan to unveil Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani teaser: Report

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The much-anticipated release of Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani has garnered immense excitement among movie enthusiasts. This film marks Karan Johar's return to the director's chair after a hiatus of seven years. In a special tribute to their enduring friendship, it has been revealed that Shah Rukh Khan will launch the teaser of the upcoming Bollywood film.  A report by Pinkvilla quoted a source saying, “Shah Rukh Khan and Karan Johar go a long way and it’s great of SRK to come on board to digitally launch the teaser. He has always stood by Karan's side and vice versa. In fact, SRK also played a cameo in Karan's last directorial, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. When Karan reached out to SRK to be the dignitary for the teaser launch, it was an instant yes from his end.”  Speaking of the film, in an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama last year, Karan Johar called Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani a ‘joyous’. He said, “I hope that everybody else believes that. I just think tha
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Eskape review moving tale of a refugees dangerous journey out of Cambodia

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Film-maker Neary Adeline Hay retraces her mother’s escape from her homeland in this poignant family history and memory piece With echoes of her sublime debut Angkar , which grappled with the horrors of the Pol Pot regime through her father’s perspective as he returned to Cambodia after a 40-year absence, Neary Adeline Hay’s new documentary is a moving companion piece. Taking on the slippery nature of memory, Eskape revisits the dangerous journey taken by her mother, Thany Lieng, who fled Cambodia for France. As Hay retraces Thany’s footsteps, footage from her trip is entwined with her mother’s recollections, creating a rich and poignant tapestry of familial history. While Hay’s presence in Angkar took the form of a voiceover, in Eskape the camera often lingers on her from behind, as she gazes at the various places once passed by her mother – suggesting that Hay is simultaneously a part of and distanced from this history. As a baby, she was with Thany as they made the perilous trek to
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FIRST LOOK: Prime Video announces the premiere of Varun Dhawan Janhvi Kapoor starrer Bawaal in July 2023

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For the first time ever, bringing together a new jodi is Bawaal that features Janhvi Kapoor and Varun Dhawan in the lead. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film has a lot of expectations riding on it considering its team. Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, the latest update on the film is that it is slated to release in July 2023 exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. Interestingly, last week, we at Bollywood Hungama had reported that producer Sajid Nadiadwala had sold the commercial entertainer to Amazon Prime Video. Confirming the same, Amazon Prime Video in association with Nadiadwalas have released the first look of the film along with the announcement that the film will premiere in July 2023. The poster features Janhvi Kapoor in a traditional avatar whereas Varun too seems to have been sporting a small-town boy look with the caption that reads, “Every Love Story has its own war”. "Prime Video is absolutely delighted with the opportunity to take one of the country's most renowned di
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November review replay of Bataclan terror response is good PR for French cops

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Cédric Jiminez’s focus on police operations in the aftermath of the 2015 Paris terrorist attacks doesn’t give a real sense of who any of the agents involved are Artistic responses to the 2015 Paris terrorist attacks – including You Will Not Have My Hate , Paris Memories and the excellent You Resemble Me – have rightly erred on the side of the contemplative, though even that couldn’t excuse last year’s soft-rock stage musical For You I’d Wait . With November, the director and co-writer Cédric Jiminez, who excavated the origins of The French Connection in his 2014 thriller The Connection , zeroes in on the police operation in the immediate aftermath of the attacks when the terrorists were still on the run. Jiminez’s Connection star Jean Dujardin oversees the hunt, calling his wife to say “Give the kids my love” before five solid days of barking at suspects and pointing at maps. Deploying the standard Jason Bourne vocabulary of swish-pans, shaky-cam and jittery editing, the film merci
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Scam 2003: The Telgi Story to premiere on September 2 on Sony LIV

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Sony LIV 2.0 is celebrating the 3rd anniversary of its relaunch by announcing the release date of Scam 2003: The Telgi Story. The much-awaited series will begin streaming on 2nd September 2023 on the platform. The series is adapted from the Hindi book "Reporter Ki Diary" authored by journalist\news reporter Sanjay Singh, who is credited with breaking the story of the scam back in the time. Scam 2003: The Telgi Story brings the story of the 2003 Stamp Paper Scam by Abdul Karim Telgi. The series promises to be an intriguing watch as it will capture the life of Abdul Karim Telgi, born in Khanapur in Karnataka, and his journey to becoming the mastermind behind one of India’s most ingenious scams spread across 18 states which shook the entire country. It is estimated that the scam value was around Rs. 20,000 crores. As Sony LIV 2.0 turns 3 today, we begin the celebration with a special announcement for you! #Scam2003OnSonyLIV pic.twitter.com/1H5sAsJ6XL — Sony LIV (@SonyLIV) June
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The Magnificent Ambersons: rebirth for ruined Orson Welles masterpiece that rivalled Citizen Kane

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The studio ‘butchered’ the legendary director’s 1942 film. Now an ambitious project is under way to restore it The idea of deleting scenes from a film by renowned actor-director Orson Welles would be sacrilege today. But just after he made his masterpiece Citizen Kane for RKO in 1941, studio executives butchered his next great movie, The Magnificent Ambersons , burning extensive footage without consulting him. Welles was so devastated that he later lamented: “They destroyed Ambersons and it destroyed me.” Continue reading... from Film | The Guardian https://ift.tt/xh50Jc3 via IFTTT
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Adipurush director Om Raut says If they say that you understand Ramayana they are fools or they are lying

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Adipurush, helmed by Om Raut, had crossed Rs. 240 crore mark at the box office in India. But the movie is also receiving its share of negative remarks on social media. Om Raut has now addressed the criticism but he also is delighted by the box office collections and that audiences are chanting “Jai Shri Ram” in theatres. Speaking to Republic, he said, “What is more important is the type of response that the film is getting at the box office. I’m very happy to say that we are going for an unprecedented number of day one of the global box office.” The filmmaker also said that claiming to understand Ramayana fully would be a mistake. He said, “If I kind of sit down and tell you that I have understood the drama, I think it will be a serious error, because nobody, I feel, has the capacity to understand Ramayana.” Raut added, “Whatever Ramayana that I have understood, whatever little bit you know, it’s like a squirrel’s contribution. That little bit that I have understood of the Ramayana
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Adipurush makers to make alterations to some of the films dialogues

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Filmmaker Om Raut’s pan-India film Adipurush released on Friday June 16. The movie, which is based on the ancient Indian epic Ramayana, has been scoring high at the domestic as well as global box office. But, at the same time, the film has been receiving strong feedback for some of its dialogues. Taking note of the same, the makers have decided to make alterations to some of the lines spoken by the characters. The makers have said in a statement, “The makers are revisiting the said dialogues, ensuring to resonate with core essence of the film and the same will reflect in the theatres in the next few days. This decision is a testament that in spite of unstoppable collections at the box office, the team is committed and nothing is beyond the sentiments of their audiences and harmony at large.” Along with Telugu, Adipurush’s Hindi version too has been doing well at the box office. After opening at Rs. 37.25 crores on Day 1, the movie continued its momentum on the second day by amassing
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