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LOVE BRIBES ETC. (Chai Pani)
Manu Rewal. India, 2008; 92 min. NY Premiere |
Synopsis:
An earnest young filmmaker, freshly returned from the US, finds himself pitted against the harrowing sloth and corruption of bureaucracy as he embarks on a documentary about the desert city of Jaisalmer. It does not help matters, in this witty comedy, that Satya, our young protagonist (Zafar Karachiwala in his film debut) is torn between two girls he is attracted to: an ambitious fashion designer and a sensitive socially conscious soul (both played with aplomb by Konkana Sen). Chai Pani makes its point about the everyday instances of corruption in India that do not make the headlines, with humor and insight, and ultimately the life choices one must make. Also with Gaurav Kapur. |
Director: Manu Rewal
Manu Rewal studied film making at the Sorbonne University, Paris and at New York University. He has been making films since 1991, mainly documentaries, using fiction elements whenever possible. His short tele-film Priya (55 minutes) was made in 1993. Hollywood ki Pukar was presented at the Cannes film festival 2002, in the Global Eyes section. Love Bribes Etc. is his first feature film. |
Screening Venue:
Tribeca Cinemas 1. Friday, November 7 at 6 PM.
Tickets for Tribeca Cinemas
Museum of Arts and Design. Saturday, November 8 at 9 PM
Tickets for Musuem of Arts and Design |
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