Don Palathara is one of the most promising directors to currently work in the historically important Malayalam movie industry, and since his debut he has been well-known for creating artistically fulfilling films, demonstrating the nature and culture of the people of Kerala, using shoestring budgets. Since the release of “Shavam”, his debut feature, he has been a filmmaker with a regular connection to the festival circuit. His latest, “1956, Central Travancore”, has been selected to be shown in the 25th anniversary of the prestigious International Film Festival of Kerala (Iffk).
We speak with Palathara about “1956, Central Travancore”, and his influences and favourites, while simultaneously looking at the state of Indian cinema audience and distributors.
“1956, Central Travancore” is a period piece. Your earlier films, “Shavam” And “Vith” were set in modern Kerala. So, why did you suddenly decide to create a period piece?
I was not very conscious about making a period movie.
We speak with Palathara about “1956, Central Travancore”, and his influences and favourites, while simultaneously looking at the state of Indian cinema audience and distributors.
“1956, Central Travancore” is a period piece. Your earlier films, “Shavam” And “Vith” were set in modern Kerala. So, why did you suddenly decide to create a period piece?
I was not very conscious about making a period movie.
- 1/11/2021
- by Raktim Nandi
- AsianMoviePulse
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