My Melbourne: Kabir Khan, Imtiaz Ali, Rima Das, Onir’s Anthology Set For India Premiere At MAMI 2024
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- My Melbourne will have its India premiere at MAMI 2024
- Its is an anthology of four shorts
- Directors Imtiaz Ali, Kabir Khan, Rima Das, and Onir have helmed it
My Melbourne is heading for its India premiere at the prestigious Mumbai Film Festival (MAMI) 2024. The anthology helmed by four filmmakers – Imtiaz Ali, Kabir Khan, Rima Das, and Onir previously had its world premiere at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2024.
My Melbourne to get screened at MAMI 2024
The movie will get screened in the ‘Gala Section’ of MAMI on October 22 in the presence of all four directors. My Melbourne has been produced by Mitu Bhowmick Lange, along with VicScreen and Screen Australia. It is a collaborative initiative by IFFM and Film Victoria aiming at cross-cultural storytelling by aspiring filmmakers from Melbourne along with renowned directors.
About My Melbourne
As per its synopsis, My Melbourne brings together “four distinct voices, each interpreting personal and universal stories of identity, belonging, and through the lens of people from varied background living in Australia.”
The anthology includes shorts – Emma by Rima Das, Jules by Imtiaz Ali, Nandini by Onir and Setara by Kabir Khan. They are a collective of themes of diversity including gender, race, sexuality and disability.
Directors on My Melbourne
Imtiaz Ali shared his excitement. He said in a statement, “The stories we’ve told are not just about the diaspora but about anyone who has ever felt a sense of displacement or longed to belong. ‘Jules’ is a deeply personal film for me, and I can’t wait for the audience in Mumbai to experience it.”
Kabir Khan added, “It was an incredible experience working with new talent, and the enthusiasm of our Melbourne crew translated beautifully on screen.” Rima Das reiterated, “What makes My Melbourne special is the sincerity of the stories. Each segment is a heartfelt exploration of human connections, set against the cultural diversity of Melbourne.”
Onir wrapped it up stating, “Nadini’ is about breaking boundaries, emotional and physical, and telling human stories that resonate across geographies.”