This Indian Fim Was Premiered at Karlovy Vary, Will It Ever Get Released Here?
A young, vibrant Mustafa Zaveri shares the experience of making his debut film, R(evolution) and its entry in the section Forum of Independents at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. Dhruvi Shah in conversation with the filmmaker
Mustafa in the R(evolution)
R(evolution), interestingly written, is a title that has three meanings attached to it, unveiling in the course of the film. Inspired from J. Krishnamurti’s Only Revolution, the book serves as a tool in the film for three people to meet. Their destinies are connected by a singular marked out passage in a book.
Mustafa is a regular browser of the second-hand book stalls at Fort and realized that words have the intensity to move lives, having impacted people for decades together. He had to transpire the idea into film as he believes that film is a global medium having the power to unite people the world over.
The film is the result of a personal journey, his own evolution as a person. It hopes to spread the global message of the world being one.
In fact, on his way to Europe, the captain and the co-pilot of the flight were watching his film and were so intrigued that they invited him and his father to the cockpit. The duo spent the rest of the journey discussing the film, landing while still in the cockpit. The film, about connecting with strangers, took shape for Mustafa, at the beginning of his journey itself.
At the festival, his belief was strengthened with the enthusiasm of the audience. He has been approached by several programmers of different festivals and R(evolution) is consequently going to be screened at Argentina’s Mar Del Plata Film Festival.
He, however, wishes for a theatrical release in his homeland and is keeping his fingers crossed.
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Congratulations Mustafa! Look forward to watch your film here in Bombay.
Thanks Dhruvi for bringing out this excellent story. DearCinema must write more often about such talented filmmakers from our country, whose work is better recognized abroad. Congr8s Mustafa, look forward to watch your film.
You’re welcome Sanyukta.
I’m glad Mustafa is receiving all this encouragement.
But Mustafa was actually Bikas’ discovery.
We’ll keep your suggestion in mind.
A great writeup Dhruvi!! A promising beginning….
Well, discovered Mustafa’s film on Karlovy Vary selection list……so, not me but Karlovy Vary selectors discovered him..
Good news for those who are waiting to watch this film, we are planning to organize a screening soon here in Mumbai…watch out for this space for announcements..
Dhruvi thank you for this piece, look forward to your posts.
Thanks Dhruvi, for this awesome review…. Can’t wait to read more posts from you.
The article brings out the desire to go and watch the film as soon as possible. Well-written, with a purpose served! Looking forward to both, watching the film AND reading more of your articles, Dhruvi.
dhruvi, the article is brillaint, however bad a taste i have for films, the film sounds really good through your write up!! will watch the film for sure (if i dont get the time, will see it in the cockpit!!!)
keep up the gr8 work!!