The London Indian Film Festival is back in cinemas this summer after an all-virtual effort in 2020.
In a challenging year for India and South Asia, the Bagri Foundation-run London festival and sister events in Birmingham and Manchester will premiere new indie films from the Indian subcontinent and diaspora, running from June 17-July 4. The fest will also have a virtual component via LoveLIFFatHome.com.
The festival is supported by the British Film Institute (BFI) using funds from the National Lottery.
The festival’s opening night U.K. gala premiere is feature documentary “W.O.M.B. (Women of My Billion),” which tells the story of one woman, Shrishti Bakshi, who walks the entire length of India over 240 days to explore the experiences of other women in its one billion-plus population.
Another highlight of the festival is a special focus on British Asian filmmakers and their continued contribution to British cinema, which...
In a challenging year for India and South Asia, the Bagri Foundation-run London festival and sister events in Birmingham and Manchester will premiere new indie films from the Indian subcontinent and diaspora, running from June 17-July 4. The fest will also have a virtual component via LoveLIFFatHome.com.
The festival is supported by the British Film Institute (BFI) using funds from the National Lottery.
The festival’s opening night U.K. gala premiere is feature documentary “W.O.M.B. (Women of My Billion),” which tells the story of one woman, Shrishti Bakshi, who walks the entire length of India over 240 days to explore the experiences of other women in its one billion-plus population.
Another highlight of the festival is a special focus on British Asian filmmakers and their continued contribution to British cinema, which...
- 5/13/2021
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety - Film News
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