November 22nd, 2024

11:00 AM

12:00 PM

Centenary Special: ANR - Celebrating the Life and Works of Akkineni Nageswara Rao

This centenary special celebrates the legendary actor & producer Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR), whose contributions to Indian cinema remain unparalleled. In this special session, ANR's son and the renowned actor Nagarjuna will discuss how ANR influenced him as father and as an actor, his illustrious career, iconic roles, and his immeasurable impact on the film industry, as a tribute, together with the renowned actress Kushboo Sundar.

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November 22nd, 2024

12:30 PM

01:30 PM

Living Movies: Filmmaking and the Creative Life

In this session, the acclaimed filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra takes us on a journey through the creative process, sharing his experiences, challenges, and the philosophy behind living through cinema. With decades of storytelling mastery, Mr. Chopra will bring us insights into how films not only reflect life but become a living entity of their own, inspiring generations.


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November 22nd, 2024

2.30 PM

04:00 PM

Sound Design : The Aural Universe of cinematic Storytelling

This session brings together renowned sound designers Nakul Kamte and Eric Hoehn, who will explore the power of sound design in shaping the emotional and narrative depth of films. From subtle ambient layers to impactful soundscapes, they will share their craft in building the aural dimension that completes the cinematic experience.


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November 22nd, 2024

04.30 PM

06:00 PM

Transforming Literary Masterpieces into Engaging Films

Adapting literary classics into films is an art that requires maintaining the essence of the original work and balancing it with the demands of visual storytelling which maniratnam has beautifully did with approach to ‘Ponniyin Selvan’, focusing on his ability to capture the essence of the original text while infusing his unique vision.With his expertise, Mr. Mani Ratnam will reveal the challenges of working on one of the greatest historical masterpieces of Tamil literature and the intricacies of bringing complex characters and plots from page to screen, making them resonate with the contemporary audience.


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