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'SLUMDOG
MILLIONAIRE' TO CLOSE LONDON FILM FESTIVAL |
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The
closing night gala of the 52nd London Film Festival will be 'Slumdog
Millionaire' from the bestselling novel Q and A by Vikas Swarup. 'Slumdog
Millionaire' is the story of Jamal Malik, an orphan from the slums
of Mumbai, who finds himself just one question away from winning 20
million rupees on India's 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?'.
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SAAS
BHAU AUR SENSEX, UK RELEASE 19 SEPTEMBER 2008 |
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Saas,
Bahu Aur Sensex is a masala mix of drama and comedy set against
the backdrop of of modern day Mumbai. Directed by Canadian born
filmmaker, Shona Urvashi, it follows the life of Nitya Sen,
a young woman who is uprooted from the family home in Kolkata and
relocated to the alien environs of Navi (new) Mumbai.
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PARTITION
STARRING JIMI MISTRY, 12 - 25 SEPTEMBER 2008 |
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Gian
and Naseem are a latter-day Romeo and Juliet. With the partition of
India and Pakistan sparking bloodshed between Sikhs and Muslims, in
the Punjab area, Gian, a soldier, resigns from the Army for a quiet
life. En route home, he rescues Naseem, from his countrymens
sword, and they fall in love, but their delicate world is shattered.
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FOOTBALL
FILM 'SUSBTITUTE' STARRING VIKASH DHORASOO |
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Vikash
Dhorasoo, the first South Asian to ever reach the FIFA World Cup tournament
is releasing his widely talked about film, Substitute in select cinemas
across the UK. Shot completely by Dhorasoo and the director, Fred
Poulet, the film documents the footballer's lonely journey through
World Cup 2006 in Germany, as he struggles to find a place on the
French team.
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UK'S
FIRST BOLLYWOOD ACTING SCHOOL LAUNCHED |
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The
UK's first Bollywood acting school was launched today (6 March 2008)
in Ealing, West London to teach talented individuals who wish to pursue
careers as actors in the fast growing Indian cinema industry, Bollywood.
The UK School will be the first overseas chapter of 'Actor Prepares'
to open outside of India.
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LONDON'S
LANDMARKS STAR IN TOP FILM LOCATIONS LIST |
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Londons
best loved buildings and parks are the stars of Film Londons
Top 20 Film Locations list. Instantly recognisable as the backdrop
to hundreds of feature films, TV dramas and advertisements, Londons
other best-kept secret locations to be found on the list include The
BA London Eye.
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ROMANTIC
MOVIE GUIDE - TOP TEN TEAR-JERKERS! |
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If
you're looking for something to put you in a romantic frame of mind
this Valentine's Day, you can't go far wrong with these Top 10 tear-jerkers.
Hollywood Stars Meg Ryan and Leonardo Di Caprio even make the top
ten twice! The films span decades: from 'Gone with the Wind', released
in 1939, to Baz Luhrmaan's 'Romeo & Juliet' released in 1996.
All proving that romance is indeed everlasting!
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