Award-Winning Film 'My Melbourne' Captures Universal Stories of Longing and Belonging
'My Melbourne', a collaborative project by directors Imtiaz Ali, Onir, Rima Das, and Kabir Khan, won Best Film at the UK Asian Film Festival. Produced by Mitu Bhowmick Lange, the anthology explores themes of diversity and was celebrated for depicting universal emotions of longing and belonging.
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'My Melbourne', directed by acclaimed filmmakers Imtiaz Ali, Onir, Rima Das, and Kabir Khan, has taken home the prestigious Best Film award at the 27th UK Asian Film Festival.
Produced by Mitu Bhowmick Lange and supported by VicScreen and Screen Australia, the film also received a special award for celebrating the theme of 'Longing and Belonging'. This anthology comprises short films such as 'Emma', 'Jules', 'Nandini', and 'Setara', tackling crucial themes like gender, race, sexuality, and disability.
The directors expressed pride in the film's recognition, emphasizing cinema's power to bridge cultures and reflect universal human emotions. The film debuted at the 15th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne and continues to gain acclaim on international stages.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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