U.S distributor Samuel Goldwyn Films president Peter Goldwyn has weighed in on the backlash to India’s selection of its competitor for this year’s best international film race at the Oscars, calling candidate “The Last Film Show,” which it will release in North America, “a really strong contender.”Directed by Pan Nalin, the Gujarati-language film is the story of a nine-year old boy pursuing his dreams in cinema.
It debuted at the Tribeca Festival in 2021 and has since played fests in Palms Springs, Seattle and Mill Valley.
“Last Film Show” will have its commercial release in Gujarat, India on Oct.
14, 2022, giving it the necessary qualifying theatrical run in its home territory.The selection by the Film Federation of India was announced last week, immediately sparking a backlash, led by cries that popular blockbuster musical “Rrr” was snubbed.
Director SS Rajamouli’s action film has done huge business worldwide,
Read full article