‘I AM’ now goes to Durban film fest
July 13th, 2011 - 5:20 pm ICT by IANSNew Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Director Onir’s “I AM”, that takes audiences through issues and dilemmas that bruise modern society, has been officially selected for the Durban International Film Festival starting July 22.
Touching upon subjects like sperm donation, child sexual abuse and homosexuality, the film, starring Nandita Das, Juhi Chawla, Manisha Koirala, Sanjay Suri and Rahul Bose, also marks the acting debut of two directors Anurag Kashyap and Anurag Basu.
“‘I AM’ officially selected for Durban Intl Film Festival followed by World Cinema-Amsterdam (sic),” Sanjay posted on his Twitter account.
Director Onir congratulated his entire crew by posting: “CONGRATULATIONS to the entire IAM team, our film has been selected for the DURBAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL.”
The film has earlier been showcased at the London Asian Film Festival, the Kandy International Film Festival and the International Film Festival Rotterdam.
- 'I AM' heads for Kandy film fest - Jun 19, 2011
- Onir releases 'I AM' trailer on You Tube - Mar 27, 2011
- 'I AM': unique rhythm, different mood textures (IANS Movie Review - Rating: ****) - Apr 28, 2011
- Onir's 'I Am' to open London Asian Film Festival (Movie Snippets - Mar 02, 2011
- Salman's 'Ready' to release June 3 (Movie Snippets) (With Images) - Apr 06, 2011
- Third iView film fest in New York high on Indian movies - Aug 20, 2010
- Manisha Koirala To Skip World Premiere Of I Am - Sep 15, 2010
- Playboy covergirl makes Bollywood debut with 'Aazaan' (Movie Snippets) - Feb 23, 2011
- Onir's 'I Am' heads to Rotterdam film fest before release - Dec 05, 2009
- 'I AM' to be screened in Spain film fest - Oct 23, 2011
- Films have power to threaten subtly: Nandita Das - Apr 12, 2011
- Child abuse victim conveys his trauma through Onir's 'I AM' - May 01, 2011
- Cannes invites Onir to attend Producers Network - Mar 20, 2012
- We've crossed the stage of insecurity: Juhi Chawla (Interview) - Apr 26, 2011
- Juhi Chawla Plays A Kashmiri Pandit Much Inspired By Sanjay Suri's Mother In Onir's I A.M - Jun 17, 2010
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