Description
Masaan (Fly Away Solo) (Not Rated, recommended 12A)
Director: Neeraj Ghaywan Starring: Richa Chadha, Sanjay Mishra,
Drama | India | 2015 | 1 hr 49 mins | Subtitles
Present-day India is a country caught between modernity and tradition. Deepak falls in love with a girl from a different caste, while Devi commits an offence that threatens to bring shame and scandal to her home, forcing her father to acquiesce to the demands of a corrupt policeman. Filmed on location in the holy city of Benares, on the bank of the Ganges, Masaan may be regarded as an agent in the movement for progress. The magnificent, ancient architecture running along the river cannot help but evoke the splendour of an earlier era. Masaan received a standing ovation at Cannes Film Festival.
Martin Scorsese’s email to the director: “I was finally able to screen your film, Masaan, and wanted to congratulate you on a powerful debut feature. Beautifully made, subtly woven and ultimately very moving. Thank you for sharing it with me. All my best, Marty.”
Monday 23 Oct. 7.30pm
The Rex Cinema BH20 4JX
£8.50: £6.00 (students and under 25s)
