Tag: documentary
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Cinema Diplomacy
The documentary film has been wary of geopolitics. While it mentions the presence of Uighur militants in Afghanistan and Turkey, it skirts any reference to Pakistan whose military, under pressure from Beijing, has carried out aerial strikes against ETIM militant camps in China’s tribal areas.
December 10, 2019 -
Sahitya Academy shoots documentary on writer Shirshendu
“I was surprised when he became famous after writing several novels. But he was reluctant to write when he was in primary school and he used to take my help,” Mrs Chakraborty said.
July 1, 2019 -
Documentary on Ray’s Feluda revisiting 50 years hits the theatre
Ray's character first amazed novel and short story readers and later elated the film-goers.
June 8, 2019 -
Railway coach set on fire to enact Godhra train incident for documentary on PM Modi
The Godhra train burning scene was shot at Western Railway's Pratapnagar station and a set was built for it near the Coach Care Centre there.
March 4, 2019 -
PM Modi to view presentation on ‘Kashi-Vishwanth Corridor’ in Varanasi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will be in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi on Saturday, will view a detailed presentation on the proposed 400 metre Kashi-Vishwanath Corridor project, an official said.
December 29, 2018 -
Be strong and self-reliant: Film ‘Driving with Selvi’ delivers powerful message
Selvi's moving and inspirational story is documented by Canadian filmmaker Elisa Paloschi's bilingual Driving with Selvi in English and Kannada.
December 14, 2017 -
A hope behind the bars!
A ray of hope behind the bars! A documentary by an independent film maker from Himachal Pradesh traces the ‘present’ of prisoners, for whom ‘reforms’ have brought some light at the end of the tunnel. “They are living in different world. For how long? Many of them don’t know exactly. We have tried to document …
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September 6, 2017 -
Documentary to shed light on INA treasure, Bose contoversy
An original documentary on the mystery involving political leader Subhas Chandra Bose and the disappearance of INA treasure titled "Netaji Bose and the Lost Treasure", is to be showcased on the small screen. History TV18 is coming up with two new offerings — "India 70 Wonders" and "Netaji Bose and the Lost Treasure" — coming …
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August 8, 2017 -
Documentary to shed light on INA treasure, Bose contoversy
An original documentary on the mystery involving political leader Subhas Chandra Bose and the disappearance of INA treasure titled "Netaji Bose and the Lost Treasure", is to be showcased on the small screen. History TV18 is coming up with two new offerings — "India 70 Wonders" and "Netaji Bose and the Lost Treasure" — coming …
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August 8, 2017 -
‘Sachin’ rakes in over Rs.27 cr in opening weekend
Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkars documentary drama film Sachin: A Billion Dreams has collected Rs.27.85 crore in its opening weekend at the box office, according to makers. The film released on May 26 in Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu and English. "Sachin: A Billion Dreams records exceptional collections for a bio-drama, mints Rs.27.85 crore (all languages) in its opening …
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May 29, 2017 -
Kejriwal documentary runs into trouble with CBFC
A documentary on the rise of Arvind Kejriwal, from an activist to Delhi Chief Minister, has landed in trouble with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) as makers claim they have been asked to remove references of BJP and Congress. Director duo Khushboo Ranka and Vinay Shukla's "An Insignificant Man" traces the rise of …
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May 27, 2017 -
Robert Zemeckis-Steve Carell film to release in November 2018
Robert Zemeckis and Steve Carell's untitled movie based on the 2010 documentary Marwencol will hit the theatres on November 21 next year. The film will tell the true story of Mark Hogancamp, who coped with the physical and psychological scars of a violent assault by building a one-sixth scale model of a fictional World War II-era Belgian village …
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April 30, 2017 -
Documentary on Julian Assange lands at Showtime
The documentary on the life of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has finally found a studio in Showtime. The rights of the film titled Risk, a project by acclaimed documentarian Laura Poitras, have been secured by the network, according to The Hollywood Reporter. “It is an exciting time to be working with Showtime and Neon. Both …
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April 11, 2017 -
Heath Ledger’s ‘I Am Ledger’ trailer out!
The trailer of one of the most anticipated documentaries – I Am Ledger – is out. The documentary shows rare footages of the legendary method actor – Heath Ledger. The trailer delves into his life behind the camera. Interestingly, even the release date of I Am Ledger coincides with the actor’s birthday. The posthumous Oscar …
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April 5, 2017 -
Saw a human aspect of Pakistan through ‘Azmaish’: Kalki Koechlin
Actress Kalki Koechlin on Friday said working on Azmaish, a documentary for which she collaborated with Pakistani filmmaker Sabiha Sumar, enabled her to see a more human aspect of the neighbouring country. Speaking at the India Today Conclave 2017 here on Friday, Kalki said the documentary looks at India and Pakistan outside the context of …
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March 17, 2017 -
‘American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story’ to premiere on April 7
American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story, on the life of the popular magazine's charismatic 90-year-old founder, will premiere on April 7. Produced by the Emmy Award-winning Stephen David Entertainment and Alta Loma Entertainment, it will launch globally on April 7 on Amazon Prime Video, a statement said. It draws from unprecedented access to Hefner's archive …
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March 17, 2017 -
‘American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story’ to premiere on April 7
American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story, on the life of the popular magazine's charismatic 90-year-old founder, will premiere on April 7. Produced by the Emmy Award-winning Stephen David Entertainment and Alta Loma Entertainment, it will launch globally on April 7 on Amazon Prime Video, a statement said. It draws from unprecedented access to Hefner's archive …
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March 17, 2017