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Aruna Vasudev – Mother of Asian Cinema(2021)

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Hindi65 mins

Aruna Vasudev – Mother of Asian Cinema (2021) is a 65-minute Hindi film directed by Supriya Suri. Starring Aruna Vasudev, Supriya Suri and Nitesh Rohit.

Director:Supriya Suri
Mood:
emotionalinspiringuplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 December 2021
Director
Supriya Suri
Language
Hindi
Runtime
1h 5m

Storyline

This documentary follows Aruna Vasudev, a key figure in Asian film. It traces her journey from her early life in British India to becoming a film critic, activist, and festival founder. The film highlights her work and features other behind-the-scenes voices that helped shape Asian cinema.

The unsung architect of Asian cinema's revival.

Film Details

Rating
65Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 December 2021

Parental Guide

Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringuplifting
Themes
identityfamilyjusticecorruption
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

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Aruna VasudevActor
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Supriya SuriDirector
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Nitesh RohitCrew

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Trivia

  • The documentary was filmed across multiple countries, including India, France, and South Korea, to capture Aruna Vasudev's global influence.
  • It features rare archival footage from the early days of the Cinemaya film magazine, which she founded in 1988.
  • Director Supriya Suri spent over three years researching and interviewing more than 40 film personalities for the project.
  • The film includes previously unseen photographs from Vasudev's personal collection, showing her with iconic filmmakers like Akira Kurosawa.
  • It highlights how Vasudev's Cinefan festival in Delhi was one of the first in India to consistently showcase Central Asian cinema.
  • The documentary was partially funded through a grant from the India Foundation for the Arts, supporting its independent production.
  • Many interviews were conducted at the historic Institut Lumière in Lyon, a key location in film history.

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