The pioneers of documentary filmmaking, who inspired people to achieve goals beyond their capabilities, were paid homage during the ninth Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF).
The pioneers of documentary filmmaking, who inspired people to achieve goals beyond their capabilities, were paid homage during the ninth Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF).
Documentary makers Vijay B Chandra, Jahangir S Bhownagary, Narain Singh Thapa (all from India) and Margaret Tait, UK's leading filmmaker, were remembered on the second day of MIFF on Saturday for their contributions to the short and documentary film movement.
MIFF Director Raghu Krishna, while paying tribute to the visionaries acknowledged the work done by them in the field of documentary.
Former producer of the films division KL Khandpur described Chandra, who produced, directed and wrote about 400 short films, as a filmmaker who went into the depth of everything. He said, “Chandra attended to every detail meticulously and believed in the dictum that whatever you do, do it well.”
Incidentally, MIFF was Chandra's brainchild, which was started in 1990.
A book titled Challenge for Change, chronicling the life and times of Chandra was released by filmmaker Manmohan Shetty, who presented the first copy to Chandra's wife.
His documentaries Child on a Chessboard, Drums and Paint, Paint, Paint and Dolls were screened. Besides, Bhownagary's Realm of Sound and Radha and Krishna were also shown.
Australian films Green Bush, The Djarn Djarns Sa black thing and Plains Empty were also screened. The delegation from Australia present on the occasion included Consul General and Trade Commissioner in Mumbai Don Cairns, Chief Executive, Australian Film Commission Kim Dalton and others. A solo performance was also given by didgeridoo player Michael Connaolly. Among the others films that attracted attention on the second day were The idealist-James Beveridge directed by Nina Beveridge of Canada and AFSPA, 1958 by Indian filmmaker Haobam Praban Kumar.
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