INDIA’S
‘LIAR’S DICE’ TO COMPETE AT SUNDANCE FEST
Nawazuddin Siddiqui's upcoming film
'Liar's Dice, directed by Malayalam actress Geetu Mohandas, has been selected
in the competition category at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival in the
US.
The film will be featured in the "World Cinema
Dramatic Competition" and is the only Indian movie to be selected in the
competition category after 'Peepli Live'.
Mohandas, who marks her directorial debut with this film, said: "I am
thrilled about Sundance.
Even though we worked in the most difficult terrain, the shooting experience
was very enjoyable.
Sundance is an added feather in the 'Liar's Dice' experience for all of
us." 'Liar's Dice' stars Geetanjali Thapa of 'Monsoon Shootout' fame and a
debutant child actor Manya besides Nawazuddin.
The film tells the story of a young mother from a tribal community who along
with her 3-year-old daughter embarks on a journey leaving her native land in
search of her missing husband and encounters an army deserter who decides to
accompany them to their destination.
The director said her film is set against the alarming backdrop of the
socio-political conditions of India where millions of labourers go missing and
are considered just a number in government records.
Mohandas has previously directed a short film 'Kelkunnundo' (Are you
Listening?) in 2009.
The film is shot by an ace cinematographer Rajeev Rai of 'Chandni Bar', 'Dev
D', 'Gangs of Wasseypur' and 'Monsoon Shootout' fame. Alan McAlex, who
co-produced the film with Ajay G Rai for their banner, Jar Pictures, was also
associated with 'Peepli Live'.
"I was the line producer on 'Peepli Live' which went in Sundance in the
competition category in 2010 and it's great to be back in the prestigious
festival this time as a producer of 'Liar's Dice' and competing with world's
best movies," Alan said.
Sundance will take place from January 16 -26, 2014 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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