Mani Ratnam retrospective in Mumbai to display seven classics

Seven of Mani Ratnam’s 28 masterpieces will likely be display from January 24-26

Mumbai’s G5A is internet hosting a retrospective of iconic Indian movie director Mani Ratnam. Curated by G5A’s Cinema Home, the three-day retrospective, scheduled for January 24-26, 2025, will rejoice Ratnam’s wealthy oeuvre and extraordinary contributions to the cinematic kind.

The retrospective spans Ratnam’s outstanding journey throughout 5 languages and 28 movies, screening seven of his most influential works. The movies have been curated by administrators Bejoy Nambiar and Nikkhil Advani, each lifelong devotees of Ratnam’s cinema. The retrospective will spotlight the visible language of Ratnam’s movies by means of his collaborations with famend cinematographers Ravi Okay. Chandran, Ravi Varman, Rajiv Menon, and Santosh Sivan. Every screening will likely be adopted by unique discussions with the cinematographers who helped form the cinematic masterpieces.

“G5A Cinema Home is right here to rejoice and provides platform to impartial and daring tales. This retrospective does that and extra by celebrating the imaginative and prescient of a filmmaker who has formed not solely my profession but additionally the cinematic language of a complete trade. Mani Ratnam’s movies are a masterclass in storytelling. Every body, every nuance carries a depth that’s unmatched. For generations of filmmakers like myself, his work stays an everlasting supply of inspiration,” Nikkhil Advani shared in a press release.

Bejoy Nambiar mentioned, “As a curator, bringing these masterpieces collectively is my humble approach of honouring a visionary who taught us that cinema is not only about telling tales, however about touching hearts.”

Screening Schedule:

Friday, January, 24

6:00 PM | Opening Remarks video by Mani Ratnam

6:15 PM | Nayakan

Saturday, January, 25

11:00 AM | Bombay

2:30 PM | Raavan

6:00 PM | Mani Ratnam Open Discussion board

7:30 PM | Kannathil Muthamittal

Sunday, January, 26

11:00 AM | Kaatru Veliyidai

2:30 PM | Alaipayuthe

6:30 PM | In Dialog

7:30 PM | Iruvar

The retrospective will likely be held at G5A’s Cinema Home, persevering with its month-to-month sequence devoted to showcasing impartial and world cinema.

Location: G5A Warehouse, Mahalaxmi